ISSN:
1573-5044
Keywords:
embryo culture
;
Taxaceae
;
yew
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A simple and efficient in vitro method for breaking the dormancy of Taxus baccata L. cv. Stricta seeds was investigated. The highest rate of germination (100%) of embryos isolated from seeds, which had been washed with running tap water for 7 days, was obtained after 7 days of culture on modified Murashige and Skoog or Heller media. The taxol equivalent content in 2-month-old Taxus plantlets was investigated using anti-taxol polyclonal antibodies. The results showed that the taxol equivalent content varied, depending on Taxus species and on the individuals in the same taxon.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00035979
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