ISSN:
1573-5044
Keywords:
Persea americana
;
somatic embryogenesis
;
avocado
;
picloram
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A tissue culture procedure was developed for the regeneration of somatic embryos from callus cultures of the avocado,Persea americana. Immature zygotic embryos, 0.6–0.8 mm long, were used as original explants. Addition of 0.1 mg/l picloram (4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid) to culture medium appeared critical for callus initiation. Development of somatic embryos was accomplished in picloram concentrations of 0.01 to 0.1 ml/l. A few well developed embryos produced green shoots. Attempts to induce a higher incidence of germination were unsuccessful.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00043108
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