Production of androgenic plants through Pollen embryogenesis in anther cultures ofBrassica carinata A. Braun

Pollen embryogenesis occurred in anther cultures of two genotypes ofBrassica carinata A. Braun. Pretreatment of anthers at 35°C for 3 or 6 days was essential for the induction of androgenesis on growth regulator-free culture medium. A combination of sucrose and glucose was better than sucrose alone. None of the pollen embryos germinated normally. Full plants were raised through adventitious bud differentiation from their hypocotyl.