Electronic Resource
Springer
Plant cell reports
7 (1988), S. 441-444
ISSN:
1432-203X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The present study follows in vivo and in vitro microspore development utilizing an anther culture-responsive maize genotype (Pa91×FR16) and a DNA-specific fluorescent dye (mithramycin). Cultured anthers were sampled at various times and scored for abnormal microspore divisions, multicellular masses, and embryo-like structures. The frequency of abnormal microspore divisions reached a peak during the first 7 days in culture and then declined. The vegetative nucleus was mitotically active in culture with over 50% of the induced microspores exhibiting this type of division. Multicellular masses and embryo-like structures first appeared in the 14 and 25 day samples, respectively. Most of the microspores did not reach the multicellular stage and an even greater mortality occurred during the formation of embryo-like structures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00269533
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