Barley lines showing prominent high green shoot regeneration in cultures derived from immature embryos

Eighty‐four cultivars of barley (Hordeum vulgare) and 95 wild strains (82 of H. spontaneum and 13 of H. agriocrithon) were surveyed for the production of callus, callus growth, and shoot regeneration in cultures derived from immature embryos. All cultivars except for ‘Turkey 381′, induced calli from more than 90% of embryos. On the other hand, the wild lines showed a large variation in the percentage of callus induction from 0 to 100%. Among the cultivars, those with the brittle rachis genotype, bt Bt₂, on chromosome 3H, regenerated shoots with a significantly higher percentage than the cultivars with the Bt bt₂ genotype. Green shoots were produced in a higher ratio (0.84) in the cultivars than in the wild lines (0.52). Among the lines examined,‘Lenins’ regenerated shoots efficiently (90.4%) and produced the highest number of calli with green shoots per embryo (4.77) followed by ‘Golden Promise’ (3.15). Examination of callus growth and shoot regeneration from embryos at different developmental stages revealed that scutellum development affected the quantity and quality of callus and shoot regeneration.     

Genetic analysis of tissue culture traits in barley cv. 'Lenins'

The barley cultivar ‘Lenins’ was found to be a genotype showing high shoot regeneration ability in cultures derived from immature embryos. Five cultivars different from ‘Lenins’ in shoot regeneration ability were reciprocally crossed with ‘Lenins’ and the inheritance of tissue culture traits was investigated. F₂ plants showed continuous distributions in callus growth and percentage of shoot regeneration, suggesting that these traits were controlled by polygenes. The F₂ population, derived from a cross between ‘Lenins’ and ‘6721′, showed a monogenic segregation for the number of regenerated shoots, and the segregation ratio fitted 1:2:1. Tissue culture traits of ‘Lenins’ were controlled by several genes, whereas the number of regenerated shoots related to the efficiency of shoot regeneration is controlled by one major gene.     

Production of Primary Triticale from Calluses of Immature Abnormal Hybrid Embryos between Triticum durum and Secale cereale

Plant regeneration was attempted in callus induced from the immature abnormal hybrid embryos between T. durum and S. cereale, using 4-Huorophenoxyacetic acid as a growth regulator. In particular, the relationship of numerical variation in chromosomes between the callus tissues and the regenerated plants was investigated. Cytological observation revealed that there was no distinctive numerical difference between the shoot-forming (SF) and the non-shoot-forming calluses and also between the SF calluses and the regenerated plants. The root-tips of regenerated plants consisted of cells having various chromosome numbers, including the expected 2 n = 3 ×= 21 (genomes, ABR) of which the frequency was 69.8 %. The regenerated plants showed partial fertility, notwithstanding that the hybrid plants were expected to be sterile. Since the frequency of abnormal embryos was about 90 % in this cross, the utilization of abnormal embryos was demonstrated by use of callus culture.     

Trait correlation of immature embryo culture in bread wheat

Immature embryo culture of 45 cultivars in bread wheat was conducted to investigate trait correlation in tissue culture response. Plantlets were regenerated mainly through somatic embryos confirmed by histological examination, but also confirmed by the trait correlation analysis. The incidence of calli with leaf‐like green spots as opposed to the time, rate and fresh weight of callus induction in dedifferentiation culture was significantly positively related to organogenesis both in differentiation and maintenance culture. It indicated the plant regeneration potential might be predicted early by the incidence of calli with leaf‐like green spots in the dedifferentiation stage. Significant positive correlation also occurred among all the organogenesis traits such as the rate of shoot and root regeneration, or the number and length of shoots.     

Plant regeneration in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L., Convolvulaceae)

The application of new techniques for improvement of sweet potato crops, particularly including the exploitation of somaclonal variation, gene transfer by genetic transformation and somatic hybridization, requires the control of plant regeneration from tissue cultures. Shoots can easily be regenerated from explants of stems, petioles, leaves and roots, while callus cultures do not produce any shoots. The potential of somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration via embryogenesis was evaluated for 10 cultivars of sweet potato. Protocols for plant regeneration from cultured protoplasts have also been developed. Since mesophyll was resistant to enzyme digestion, fragments of stems and petioles, callus and cell suspensions were used as source of protoplasts of sweet potato. Series of transfers of protoplast-derived calluses, particularly those which had been obtained from in vitro plants, to media containing a high level of zeatin resulted in successful formation of shoots in only two sweet potato cultivars. In addition, the embryogenic potential was irreversibly lost through protoplast culture, since protoplasts isolated from embryogenic cell suspensions developed into non-embryogenic callus. Consequently, an alternative protocol is being successfully developed to improve plant regeneration from cultured protoplasts of sweet potato, involving first root formation from which shoots can then be regenerated. Preliminary evaluation in field conditions in Gabon revealed that plants regenerated from cultured protoplasts exhibited a great genetic variability in their growth and tuber formation in particular. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Plant regeneration via organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis in callus cultures derived from mature zygotic embryos of leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.)

Summary A high frequency plant regeneration system via organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis was established with callus cultures derived from mature zygotic embryos of different leek genotypes (Allium ampeloprasum L.). Four different callus types with varying morphogenetic potential were obtained. Relatively high concentrations of the auxin 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid reduced callus weight and subsequent shoot regeneration and primordia formation of the callus. Shoot regeneration and primordia formation of the callus decreased after prolonged subculture on media containing 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid. A callus growth period of six weeks on Murashige and Skoog medium with 0.25–0.5 mg l^-1 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid showed the highest rate of shoot regeneration after transfer of callus to regeneration medium with 1 mg l^-1 kinetin.Differences between leek genotypes in callus type, callus weight, shoot regeneration and primordia formation were observed. Histological observations showed that plant regeneration took place, both via the pathway of somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis.Abbreviation 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid - MS Murashige and Skoog (1962) medium     

Callus Production and Plant Regeneration from Mature Embryos of Poa pratensis L.

Plant regeneration from callus cultures may provide a source ot somaclonal variation for the improvement ot the apomictic grass Poa pratensis L. It is first necessary to be able to induce callus and regenerate plants in this species at a high frequency. Variation was observed between 50 cutivars of Poa pratensis for callus induction and plant regeneration. Using the cultivars ‘Merion’ and ‘Victa’, three basal media were tested along with various media additives. Murashige and Skoog's basal medium with 0.2 mg 1^?1 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 0.1 mg 1^?1 6-benzylamanopurine, 100 mg 1^?1 casein hydrolysate and 25 g 1^?1 sucrose is considered to be a good medium for callus growth and plant regeneration. Embryo-like structures were observed in the callus of some cultivars but plant regeneration appeared to be predominantly from shoot meristems on the callus surface. The majority of regenerated shoots were green, but chlorophyll deficient shoots were obtained from media containing coconut milk. Green plantlets could be transferred to soil without difficulty.     

Effect of genotype and light intensity on somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in melon (Cucumis melo L.)

The efficiency of 14 commercial cultivars of melon (Cucumis melo L.) for callus induction, plant regeneration and somatic embryogenesis under different photosynthetic photon flux densities (PPFDs) (150 or 50μmol m^?2 s^?1) was investigated. Cotyledonal explants were cultured on a Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented either with 9.0 μM 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 23.2μM kinetin or with 0.05 μM 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 0.26 μM 6-benzyladenine for the induction of somatic embryogenesis and shoots, respectively. For embryo maturation and root induction, growing callus tissues were transferred on growth regulator-free MS medium. Both genotype and the intensity of light significantly affected the rate of somatic embryo-genesis, embryo maturation and plant regeneration. On average, 12–47 primary globular-stage embryos were produced per mm² of explant surface. Fully developed, cotyledonary-stage somatic embryos were obtained from only three cultivars. Relatively high root induction rates were observed both on the shoot induction medium (11 cultivars) and on growth regulator-free medium (seven cultivars). In contrast, only six cultivars responded positively to the shoot induction treatment. Callus growth and somatic embryogenesis were significantly improved if cultures were incubated under higher PPFD values, although plant regeneration from all cultivars was significantly reduced under the same conditions.     

Influence of genotype and culture medium on callus formation and plant regeneration from immature embryos of Triticum turgidum Desf. cultivars

Twelve durum wheat cultivars were evaluated for their response to in vitro tissue culture. Zygotic immature embryos were used to induce callus formation using four different Murashige and Skoog‐based media. Each contained 9.05 μM 2,4‐dichlorophenoxy acetic acid but differed in their carbon source (sucrose or maltose) and the presence of NaCl (0 mM or 40 mM). The influence of both genotype and medium on the type and percentage of callus produced was observed. Calli were either compact and frequently embryogenic, or soft and watery. Percentages ranged from 54 to 100%, depending upon genotype and induction medium. All calli were then plated on a regeneration medium containing 20 g/l sucrose, 2.68 μM 1‐naphthaleneacetic acid and 2.22 μ 6‐benzylaminopurine. The regeneration of plantlets was higher from compact than from soft calli, with a strong dependence on genotype and type of induction medium used. MSm induction medium (30 g/l maltose) and MS40s (30 g/l sucrose plus 40 mM NaCl) were best for inducing compact calli, and gave the highest proportion of regenerated plants. The in vitro response (number of total shoots from a compact callus/number of embryos plated) was higher for immature embryos of ‘Baztan’, ‘Bradano’ and ‘Don Pedro’. These cultivars are a good starting material for experiments involving transformation of calli from zygotic immature embryos.     

Plant Regeneration from Callus Cultures of Brassica carinata A. Br. and its Implications to Improvement of Oil Seed Brassicas

Protocols of plant regeneration have been developed for Brassica carinata for creating somaclonal variation for plant type and adaptability, so that this species can fit into cropping systems in Indian agriculture. The response of cotyledonary and stem explants was assessed for callus induction and shoot regeneration on MS and B₅ basal media containing different combinations of auxin and cytokinin concentrations. MS medium supplemented with BA and NAA favoured callus induction. Supplementing MS with combinations of BA and IAA, as also with BA alone, regenerated shoots from the ex pi ants with a high frequency. The frequency of shoot regeneration and the mean number of shoots per explant were higher in cotyledons than in stem explants on identical growth regulator combinations. On B₅ medium, supplemented with BA (2 mg/l) and IBA (0.4 mg/l), compact callus was produced which regenerated shoots on transfer to medium containing BA (0.8 mg/l). Genotypic differences among carinata accessions for regeneration were also observed.     

提高培养温度建立水稻成熟胚再生体系

为了探索在较高温度环境中,以水稻成熟胚为外植体进行组织培养,是否能够提高水稻再生效率,本试验以"超2-10"和"中花11"两种粳型水稻为材料,设置了26℃和36℃温度环境,对两种水稻成熟胚进行愈伤组织诱导和继代培养,并完成整个再生过程.结果表明,36℃温度环境不会影响"超2-10"和"中花11"水稻成熟胚愈伤组织的诱导;尽管两种水稻在36℃环境生长的愈伤组织在继代培养中重量增幅低于26℃的愈伤组织,而且36℃环境培养的愈伤组织分化率也低于26℃的愈伤组织,但是,36℃诱导和继代培养的"超2-10"和"中花11"两种水稻愈伤组织再生率都高于26℃环境培养的愈伤组织,两种水稻的再生率分别提高105.15%和57.28%.     

Efficient In Vitro Shoot-regeneration Systems in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Two different protocols for in vitro regeneration of cassava using zygotic embryos and nodal axillary meristems have been developed. In both cases, buds were regenerated directly from excised explants without an intervening callus phase after a two-step culture procedure. In cotyledonary explants derived from zygotic embryos, prolific shoot formation occurred within 2—3 weeks on MS medium supplemented with 0.5—5 mg/1 BAP alone or in combination with 0.1 mg/1 NAA. Nodal explants with axillary meristems derived from aseptically grown seedlings or stem cuttings were used to initiate a round compact bulb-like structure on MS medium containing 10 mg/1 BAP. These latter structures, when cultured on MS medium supplemented with 0.1 mg/1 NAA, 1 mg/1 BAP and 0.1 mg/1 GA₃, produced multiple shoots. Somatic embryos isolated at the globular/torpedo stage from zygotic embryo explants were also capable of multiple shoot production on medium with 1 mg/1 BAP. Rooting of regenerated shoots exceeded 95 % in phytohormone-free MS medium. No change in their ploidy levels was observed. Therefore, the protocols developed should be of use in the particle gun and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of cassava.     

大豆花药愈伤组织的分化及其内源激素分析

选用３１个栽培大豆基因型进行花药培养。愈伤组织诱导率２．２％￣３６．６％,８个基因型的出愈率在２５％以上,６个基因型产生了芽或胚状体,只有丰收黄、鲁豆１０呈二个基因型既产生了芽,又产生了胚状体,具有相对高的培养力。３年内共产生了１４个再生芽、９个胚状体、６个芽状物和一个根、芽齐全的小再生植株。虽然获得花粉植株属于１５年来的第一例,但愈伤组织分化率仍然很低,这与愈伤组织的状态和质量较差有很大关系。愈     

“济麦”系列品种成熟胚再生体系的优化研究

建立成熟的外植体再生体系,搭建有效的转化平台是实现小麦基因工程改良的重要途径。与未成熟胚相比,利用小麦成熟胚作为外植体不仅取材方便,而且不受环境和季节的限制。因此,建立小麦成熟胚再生体系是小麦组织培养发展的重要趋势。本研究利用"济麦"系列5个品种济南17、济麦19、济麦20、济麦21和济麦22,以适于组培的小麦品种Bobwhite作对照,研究了不同浓度2,4-D、玉米素(ZT)和激动素(KT)对小麦成熟胚的愈伤诱导和分化成苗的影响。结果表明,与对照品种Bobwhite相比,"济麦"系列品种具有更高的成熟胚出愈率,品种间差异显著,呈现出基因型效应。在相同2,4-D诱愈浓度条件下,不同品种间分化和成苗率差异极显著。"济麦"系列品种的成苗率均低于对照品种Bobwhite(13.55%),说明进一步优化愈伤的再生成苗能力是未来建立再生体系的关键。相同品种条件下,2,4-D诱愈浓度对出愈、分化和成苗率影响显著,当2,4-D诱愈浓度4mg/L时,除济麦20以外,其它五个品种均能分化成苗,其中济麦22成苗率约10.33%,接近Bobwhite水平。本研究为建立和完善"济麦"系列品种的成熟胚再生和遗传转化体系奠定了基础。     

Evaluation of carbon sources,gelling agents,growth hormones and additives for efficient callus induction and plant regeneration in Indian wheat (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Triticum aestivum</Emphasis> L.) genotypes using mature embryos

Various factors affecting in vitro regeneration like different carbon sources, different gelling agents, and growth additives were assessed comprehensively for callus induction and plant regeneration for five Indian wheat cultivars using mature embryos as the explants for the first time. The tissue culture responses of cultivars WH-1105, HD-2967, and PBW-343 have not been reported earlier. Besides, the effect of different concentrations of the cytokinin, zeatin has also been optimized. Using the optimized factors, the efficiency of five different varieties, i.e., HD 2967, C 306, RAJ 3765, WH 1105, and PBW 343 was evaluated for regeneration. Modified MS basal medium containing dicamba reduced precocious germination of the embryo and induced embryogenic callus more efficiently. Removal of embryogenic calli from non-regenerable structures during early callus phase improved plant regeneration. These calli on zeatin (1.0 mgl^-1) and dicamba (0.1 mgl^-1) containing medium showed the highest regeneration frequency (98%) with a maximum of 8-9 shoots per calli. Maltose had the maximum callusing and regeneration percentage than other carbon sources. Various gelling agents did not have any significant difference on the regeneration. Of all the varieties, C-306 and HD-2967 were found to be more regenerative and can be used in transformation experiments.     

‘黑珍珠’番茄植株再生体系的研究

为了研究‘黑珍珠’番茄植株再生,以‘黑珍珠’番茄幼嫩叶片为外植体诱导愈伤组织,通过愈伤组织诱导培养、愈伤组织分化培养、不定芽增殖培养、生根培养和试管苗移栽,建立高效快速的‘黑珍珠’番茄再生体系。结果表明：最适宜的诱导叶片愈伤组织的培养基为MS+ 1.0 mg/L 6-BA+ 0.1 mg/L NAA,叶片外植体愈伤组织诱导率最高可达98.2%;诱导出的愈伤组织在MS+ 1.5 mg/L 6-BA+ 0.2 mg/L IBA培养基上能很好的分化出不定芽;MS+4.0 mg/L KT+ 0.01 mg/L IBA 培养基可实现不定芽芽增殖;最适宜的生根培养基为1/2MS+ (0.05~0.08) mg/L NAA,试管苗移栽成活率达92%。     

长寿花叶盘离体培养及植株高效再生研究

以长寿花叶盘做为外植体进行再生体系的建立,通过一定的激素组合诱导,结果表明MS+6-BA2.0 mg/L +NAA0.5 mg/L组合愈伤组织诱导率可达86.6%,再生率达83.3%,外植体叶盘的摆放方式也对再生有显著影响,叶盘叶面向上放置,有利于其再生,反之不利于再生。加入AgNO3（4.0mg/L）溶液,对芽苗的分化有影响,再生苗开瓶练苗一周后容易生根,移苗入土后生长正常。     

油柿叶片离体再生体系的建立

以油柿叶片为材料开展了离体培养研究,旨在建立其再生体系,为转基因操作奠定基础。结果表明,油柿叶盘在MS（1/2N）+IBA0.1mg/L+ ZT3.0mg/L培养基上,经前期暗处理3周后移至正常光照下培养的再生效果最好,其不定芽再生率和外植体平均不定芽数最高,分别为80.5%和（4.1±0.8）个。再生苗接种于添加IAA和IBA各0.5mg/L的MS(1/2N)培养基上,4周时生根率可达92%,成功地建立了油柿叶片的离体再生体系。     

甘蓝型油菜花茎高效再生体系研究

研究了甘蓝型油菜花茎外植体高效诱导不定芽的再生体系,结果表明：以含有2,4-D（0.5~1.0mg/L）的培养基对外植体进行预培养,以及在分化培养基中加入AgNO3（2~6mg/L）,可显著降低外植体褐化坏死的频率,提高了不定芽的发生频率及其再生能力;6BA（2.5 mg/L）与NAA（0.1mg/L）配合使用有利于提高不定芽发生频率;再生的不定芽90%可长根     

Medium, Explant and Genotype Factors Influencing Shoot Regeneration in Oilseed Brassica spp.

The effects of culture media, explants and genotypes on shoot regeneration in oilseed Brassica species were examined in this study. The maximum shoot regeneration frequency was obtained in Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with 3 mg l^?1 6‐benzylaminopurine and 0.15 mg l^?1 1‐naphthaleneacetic acid. The addition of 2.5 mg l^?1 AgNO₃ was very beneficial to shoot regeneration in B. napus and Ag₂S₂O₃ (10 mg l^?1) was even superior to AgNO₃ (2.5 mg l^?1). Explant age, explant type and carbon source also significantly affected shoot regeneration. Four‐day‐old seedlings of cotyledonary explants showed the maximum shoot regeneration frequency and number of shoots per explant. Of the four explants – peduncles, hypocotyls, cotyledons and leaf petioles – cotyledons produced the highest shoot regeneration frequency (56.67 %). Four carbon sources – glucose, maltose, starch and sucrose – were compared for their respective effects on shoot regeneration from cotyledonary explants. Sucrose appeared to be the best carbon source for shoot regeneration with the highest shoot regeneration frequency (76.00 %). Considerable variation in shoot regeneration from cotyledonary explants was observed both between and within Brassica species. The shoot regeneration frequency ranged from 10.00 % for cv. R5 (B. rapa) to 83.61 % for cv. N1 (B. napus). Two B. napus, one B. carinata and one B. juncea cultivars exhibited shoot regeneration frequency higher than 70 %. In terms of the number of shoots produced per explant, B. rapa showed the highest variation, ranging from 5.64 for cv. R3 to 1.33 for cv. R5. Normal plantlets were regenerated from all induced shoots and developed normally. The regenerated plants were fertile and identical with the source plants.