ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Fusion
;
Calcium
;
Protoplast
;
Membrane
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Rather than selecting for a chemical fusogen one can select for a fusogenic plant membrane (i.e., one that will fuse readily). Wild carrot suspension culture cells can be grown under conditions which cause the released protoplasts to have a high potential to fuse. Protoplast fusion is enhanced by calcium and inhibited by EGTA. When 10mM calcium (pH6.0) is added, fusion percentages of 60% are common. The mild fusion treatment appears to have no effect on callus regeneration and differentiation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01282601
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