ISSN:
1573-5044
Keywords:
Stylosanthes scabra
;
callus culture
;
organogenesis
;
regeneration
;
Leguminosae
;
in vitro
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Callus cultures of 5 genotypes of S. scabra Vog. were optimally established from leaf tissue on Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium supplemented with 0.5–2.0 mg l-1 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2, 4-D) and 1.0–2.0 mg l-1 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP). On media containing 2, 4-D only, calli were soft, and rhizogenesis occurred on calli of 4 genotypes. Calli formed on media containing BAP only, but not with kinetin only. In the presence of 2, 4-D, BAP inhibited rhizogenesis and promoted better callus growth than kinetin. High frequency shoot induction was achieved for 3 genotypes on MS +2.0 mg l-1 BAP. Roots formed on shoots when sub-cultured on half-strenght MS without growth regulators. The form of cytokinin used in the callus induction media appeared to affect subsequent shoot organogenesis. Genotypic differences were observed for shoot organogenesis. There was some morphological variation evident among regenerants.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00046073
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