ISSN:
1432-203X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Embryogenic tissue of two sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) LAM) genotypes, TIB 10 and Nemanete (Nem), was established from in vitro axillary meristems on Murashige and Skoog (1962) media supplemented with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid respectively. Embryogenic aggregates of approximately 1.5–2.0 mm in diameter were subjected to a rapid or a two-step freezing protocol in liquid nitrogen following alginate encapsulation, sucrose preculture and varying degrees of dehydration. Up to 28% of encapsulated embryogenic aggregates of TIB 10 survived rapid freezing without dehydration. This was not enhanced by dehydration prior to freezing. However, survival after dehydration was enhanced up to 74% by incorporating an initial slow cooling step prior to plunging the tissue into liquid nitrogen. Following freezing, embryogenic tissue appeared to develop normally and retained its competence to produce mature embryos and plantlets. Similar results were obtained with Nem, although the survival percentages were much lower.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00193731
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