(1) Cambridge Laboratory, Institute of Plant Science Research, Maris Lane, CB2 2LQ Trumpington, Cambridge, UK;(2) Present address: Jealott's Hill Research Station, ICI International Seeds Business, RG12 6EY Bracknell, Berks, UK
Abstract:
Anthers of the Solanum tuberosum genotype H3703 were cultured on medium containing equimolar concentrations of sucrose or maltose. It was found that significantly more pollen embryos became plants after culture on maltose and hence the yield of plants per 100 anthers cultured increased significantly. Mechanisms by which carbohydrate source may influence response to anther culture are discussed.