Plantlet regeneration from leaf protoplasts ofPopulus euphratica

Protoplasts were isolated from the leaves of sterile plants ofPopulus euphratica Oliv. by using 1% Cellulase “Onozuka” RS and 0.25% Pectolyase Y-23 in 0.6m of mannitol solution. Protoplasts were cultured in modified Murashige and Skoog's (MS) medium which contained no ammonium ions but was supplemented with BAP (6-benzylaminopurine), 2,4-D (2,4- dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid), and 1% sucrose at the cell density of 9×10⁴/ml. Cell divisions occurred in every culture medium, especially in the medium containing 0.5 mg/l of BAP and 0.1 mg/l of 2,4-D, in which callus was successfully induced by successive culture through cell cluster formation. Shoots were regenerated from the callus, and their growth was enhanced on 1/2 MS medium containing 0.8 mg/l of BAP. Finally, shoots were rooted and plantlets were regenerated on 1/2 MS medium without a hormone. A part of this paper was presented at the 106th Annual Meeting of the Jpn. For. Soc. (1995).     

Shoot proliferation and callus regeneration from nodular buds of Drepanostachyum luodianense

This research reports on an efficient shoot proliferation and callus regeneration system for bamboo.Young, semi-lignified branches with one lateral bud from Drepanostachyum luodianense(Yi et R. S. Wang) Keng f.were used as explants. Disinfection with 0.1% HgCl_2 for 8 min was the optimum treatment and the best medium for bud initiation was Murashige and Skoog(MS) medium containing 3.0 mg L~(-1)6-benzyladenine(BA). Multiple shoots were induced from nodal shoot segments on MS medium containing 5.0 mg L~(-1) BA, 0.5 mg L~(-1) kinetin(Kin), and 1.0 mg L~(-1) naphthaleneacetic acid(NAA). The highest frequency of callus formation(65.6%) was on MS medium containing 4.0 mg L~(-1)2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2, 4-D), 0.5 mg L~(-1) NAA, and 0.1 mg L~(-1) thidiazuron(TDZ). The optimum medium for callus proliferation was MS medium with 4 mg L~(-1)2,4-D, 0.5 mg L~(-1) TDZ and 0.5 mg L~(-1) NAA, and the optimum hormone combination was 4 mg L~(-1) BA ? 0.5 mg L~(-1) NAA for callus redifferentiation(up to 85.6%). A 100% rooting was achieved on MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg L~(-1) NAA and 0.5 mg L~(-1)3-indole butyric acid(IBA). Rooted plantlets were acclimatized in a greenhouse in humus soil ? perlite(1:1) substrate. These micropropagated callus induction and regeneration systems for bamboo will be useful for genetic engineering and multiplication.     

TDZ在天师栗愈伤组织诱导中的应用

在离体条件下,利用含有TDZ和2,4-D的培养基通过暗培养和光照培养进行了天师栗愈伤组织诱导条件的研究,结果表明:①在含有TDZ和2,4-D培养基上,取用天师栗的幼嫩叶片比叶柄诱导愈伤组织的褐变率低12.1%,②利用天师栗幼嫩叶片进行诱导愈伤组织的适宜培养基为MS 2,4-D 0.5~1.5 mg/L TDZ 0.05~1.0 mg/L。     

Direct plant regeneration from nodal explants of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Balanites aegyptiaca</Emphasis> L. (Del.): a valuable medicinal tree

This report describes in vitro shoot induction and plant regeneration from nodal segments of Balanites aegyptiaca on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium fortified with 6-benzyladenine (BA), thidiazuron (TDZ) and kinetin (Kin) (0.5–20.0 μM). MS medium supplemented with BA (12.5 μM) was the most effective in inducing bud break and growth and also in initiating multiple shoot proliferation. However, the optimal level of TDZ supplementation to the culture medium was 5.0 μM. Shoot cultures were established by repeatedly subculturing the original nodal explants on the same medium. Highest number of shoots (11.5 ± 0.7) and shoot length (5.0 ± 0.2 cm) were achieved when cultures were subcultured on MS medium supplemented with 12.5 μM BA and 1.0 μM α-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA). The shoots regenerated from TDZ supplemented medium when subcultured to hormone free MS basal medium considerably increased the rate of shoot multiplication and shoot length by the end of fifth subculture. Rooting of the shoots was achieved on MS medium augmented with 1.0 μM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) plus 0.5% activated charcoal followed by their transfer to half strength MS basal medium. The in vitro raised plantlets with well developed shoots and roots were successfully established in earthen pots containing garden soil and were grown in greenhouse with 70% survival rate. The results of this study provide the first successful report on in vitro direct plant regeneration of B. aegyptiaca.     

Callus induction and plant regeneration from mature bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds

A protocol was discussed for high efficient plant regeneration from seven bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) cultivars via an indirect callus induction and somatic embryogenesis method. Mature seeds were used as explants for callus initiation. Callus induction and proliferation efficiencies were investigated on NB, modified MS (MMS) and MS media, supplemented with 2.0 mg·L-1 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). The MMS medium performed best. Based on the MMS medium, direct and indirect callus induction effects of bluegrass from mature seeds were compared at the range of 1-5 mg·L-1 2,4-D contained in the medium. Under the direct callus induction method, the most suitable 2,4-D concentrations varied among cultivars. Under the indirect callus induction method, a significantly high callus induction frequency (93.33%-98.33%) was obtained and there were barely any statistically significant differences among the tested genetically diverse cultivars. Somatic embryos were promoted on the MMS medium supplemented with 3 mg·L-1 2,4-D, 0.1 mg·L-1 kinetin and 0.8 mg·L-1 CuSO4. Embryogenetic calli developed into plantlets on the MMS medium containing different concentrations of thidiazuron (TDZ), and the differentiation frequencies varied in the range from 20.15% to 77.65%. The 0.25 mg·L-1 TDZ was generally the most suitable concentration for the tested cultivars.     

Preservation of Juniperus thurifera L.:a rare endangered species in Algeria through in vitro regeneration

Juniperus thurifera L.is an endemic Cupres saceae from the Aure`s Mountains of north eastern Algeria and endangered,in part,due to the scarcity of viable seeds It is threatened by other abiotic factors and the lack of an effective management strategy will increase its risk o extinction.The dearth of information on its in vitro regeneration impedes its application in forest managemen programs.We therefore developed a micropropagation protocol using microcuttings with auxiliary buds.Cuttings were grown on different combinations of media supplemented with plant growth regulators at different concentrations.The highest number of shoots and branches regenerated from original shoots was obtained on Woody Plant Medium(WPM)supplemented with 6-benzylaminopurine(BAP)(0.5 mg L^-1)and 2,4-dichlorophe noxyacetic acid(2,4-D)(0.25 mg L^-1).The best elongation of shoots was achieved with WPM supplemented with0.5 mg L^-1of BAP and 0.25 or 1 mg L^-1 of 2,4-D.On the second subculture,shoots had a higher number of branches than those of the first.The highest rooting rate,38.8%,was obtained with shoots cultured in 1/2 Murashige and Skoog(MS)medium supplemented with 5.0 mg L^-1each of indol-3-butyric(IBA)and naphthalene acetic acid(NAA).Similarly,the highest root numbers and lengths were produced on 1/2 MS medium supplemented with IBA and NAA(5.0 mg L^-1each).During transfer to acclimatization,rates of plant losses of 50% occurred.The second part of the experiment showed that the best shoot callusing was on WPM supplemented with BAP and 2,4-D,with either the combination 0.5+0.25 or 0.25+0.25 mg L^-1.The results of this research provide a starting point for further studies on in vitro regeneration of J.thurifera for the sustainable management of its unique ecosystem in the Mediterranean basin.     

Clonal propagation ofGmelina arborea Roxb. byIn vitro culture

In vitro propagation technique ofGmelina arborea multipurpose and a fast growing tree species was studied. Nodal segment including axillary bud was used as a explant. They were cultured on MS media containing various concentrations (0–10 mg/l) of BAP alone or in combination with 0.002 mg/l of IBA. Nodal segments showed axillary bud proliferation in almost all media tested. MS media containing 0.22 mg/l of BAP alone and 2 mg/l of BAP in combination with 0.002 mg/l of IBA were effective for inducing multiple shoots and shoot elongation. MS medium supplemented with 0.02 mg/l of NAA and 1 mg/l of IBA gave the best result for rooting. The regenerated plantlets were potted and acclimatized successfully in a growth chamber and then moved to the green house. Adventitious shoots production from stem explants that were taken from regenerated plantletin vitro was also discussed. Stem segments were tested for their morphogenetic potential on MS media with various combinations and concentrations of BAP, zeatin and TDZ. Successfull result was obtained on MS media supplemented with 2 mg/l of BAP and 1 mg/l of zeatin or supplemented with 0.5 mg/l of BAP and 0.5 mg/l of TDZ. The shoots obtained on MS media containing 2 mg/l of BAP and 1 mg/l of zeatin rooted on MS media containing 0.02 mg/l of NAA and 1 mg/l of IBA, and plantlets were successfully obtained. A part of this paper was presented at the 109th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Forest Society (1998).     

Micropropagation of red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus L.) using mature nodal explants

In vitro clonal multiplication of Pterocarpus santalinus L. was achieved using mature nodal explants of a 10-year-old elite quality tree. Combinations of serial transfer technique and incorporation of antioxidants (250 mg/l L-ascorbic acid and 50 mg/l citric acid) into the culture medium helped to minimize medium browning and improve explant survival during shoot sprouting. About 70% of explants were sprouted on Murashige and Skoog (MS) liquid medium containing 4.4 μM 6-benzyladenine (BA). The explant harvest period also influenced the bud break and shoot sprouting in nodal explants. The combination of 4.4 μM BA and 2.2 μM thidiazuron (TDZ) was found to be the most suitable growth regulator for obtaining the highest percentage of nodal segment sprouting (74%–75%), the number of secondary shoots per primary shoot (two or three), the shoot length (5–6 cm), the number of new nodal segments generated per active explant (four or five), and the multiplication coefficient (3.5) within 6 weeks. Repeated subculturing of nodal explants obtained from shoot cultures enabled continuous production of healthy axillary shoots. At the end of the sixth passage, about 90% of nodal explants produced five or six healthy green shoots, each being about 6.6 cm long with six or seven nodes. Multiplication coefficient was also increased from the first subculture (5.4) to the sixth subculture (8.3). The best rooting response was achieved on solidified half-strength MS medium supplemented with 4.9 μM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA). About 70% of the micropropagated plantlets were established successfully in 20-cm pots containing a mixture of soil and farmyard manure (4 : 1 ratio) and formed new leaflets.     

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration inAcanthopanax sciadophylloides

Somatic embryos ofAcanthopanax sciadophylloides Franch. et Sav. were differentiated from both zygotic and somatic embryos and calli, and plants were regenerated from these somatic embryos. A zygotic embryo, enclosed within a small portion of the endosperm, was incubated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) media supplemented with various combinations (range 0–10.0 mg/l) of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). After 4 months, swelling of the zygotic embryos and callus formation was observed. When the swollen embryos were transferred to MS medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l of 2,4-D, somatic embryos were formed in one to two months. After subculture on the same medium, new embryos were differentiated from various parts of the older somatic embryos. The calli were cultured on medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/l of 2,4-D and BAP for three weeks. Proliferated calli were transferred to medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/l of 2,4-D and BAP. Somatic embryos were differentiated from the calli within one to two months. Somatic embryos were germinated on half-strength MS medium without plant growth regulators and the plantlets were grown in soil. A part of this paper was presented at the 106th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Forestry Society (1995) & First Asia-Pacific Symposium on Forest Tree Genetic Improvement (Beijing).     

Rapid Micropropagation of Edible Bamboo Dendrocalamus asper

Abstract

Micropropagation protocols for Dendrocalamus asper using nodal shoots and seeds culture are described. Multiple shoots were induced through forced axillary branching. Ninety-five percent of the nodal shoot explants taken from juvenile primary and lateral branches, produced multiple shoots through axillary buds activation within 2 to 8 weeks on Murashige & Skoog's (MS) medium supplemented with 0.1-15 mg/l benzyladenine (BA). The cultured seeds also produced multiple shoots (1-20) within 6 weeks on this medium. The multiple shoot differentiation was influenced by the concentration of BA in the medium. The in vitro generated shoots were excised and subculture on MS + 3.0 mg/l BAP for further shoot multiplication. Fifteen to 20 fold rate of shoot multiplication was achieved by regular subculturing. These shoots were multiplied for more than 3 years without loss of vigor. Ninety-five percent of the shoots were rooted, when propagules (each consisting of cluster of 3 shoots) were transferred on to MS medium with 3.0 mg/l NAA or 10 mg/l indole-3-butyric acid (IBA).

To date, 18,000 plants (through axillary bud initiated from nodal ex-plants) and 6,000 plants from seed culture have been hardened and acclimatized. 12,000 plants have been field transferred.     

海南粗榧外植体灭菌与愈伤组织诱导

对海南粗榧茎段外植体灭菌和愈伤组织诱导实验研究表明,以海南粗榧温室扦插苗的嫩茎作为外植体,70%酒精1min,0.1%氯化汞溶液12min表面消毒处理效果最好;最适愈伤组织诱导培养基为MS+0.5mg/LNAA+0.5～1.0mg/L BA+2.5～4.0mg/L 2,4～D。     

Direct shoot organogenesis from leaf explants of Embelia ribes Burm. f.: a vulnerable medicinal plant

An efficient system was developed for direct plant regeneration from in vitro-derived leaf explants of Embelia ribes Burm. f., a vulnerable medicinal woody climber of the Western Ghats of India. The in vitro procedure involved three steps that included induction of shoot initials from leaf tissue, regeneration and elongation of shoots from the shoot initials, and rooting of shoots. The induction of shoot initials was achieved on Murashige and Skoog (MS) solid medium supplemented with different concentrations of thidiazuron (TDZ). The best medium for shoot induction was MS with 0.272 μM TDZ. Numerous shoot primordia developed within 2–3 weeks on the leaf margin as well as on the midrib region, without any callus phase. In the second step, the shoot clumps separated from the leaf explant on transfer to MS basal medium, resulting in the differentiation of 90% of the shoot initials into well-developed shoots. The 2- to 3-cm-long shoots rooted on half-strength MS basal medium supplemented with 4.90 μM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and 3% (w/v) sucrose in the third stage. The rooted plants could be established in soil with 70% success. This protocol could be utilized for in vitro propagation and conservation of this important threatened medicinal plant.     

丽格海棠外植体组织培养的研究

以丽格海棠的叶片、叶柄和茎段作为外植体进行组织培养,研究适宜丽格海棠组织培养的最佳外植体、不同部位外植体不定芽分生的最佳培养基、继代增殖的培养基和组培苗的生根培养基。结果表明:不同部位外植体不定芽的再生率:叶片>茎段>叶柄,叶片的最佳培养基为:MS+1mg/LTDZ+0.1mg/L2,4-D或MS+1mg/L6-BA+0.1mg/LTDZ,叶柄的最佳培养基为:MS+1mg/L6-BA+0.1mg/LTDZ,茎段的最佳培养基:MS+1mg/LTDZ+0.1mg/L2,4-D或MS+1mg/L6-BA+0.1mg/LTDZ;不定芽继代增殖的最佳培养基为MS+2mg/L6-BA+0~0.1mg/LNAA;组培苗生根的最佳培养基比为MS+0.1~0.3mg/LIBA。     

Biochemical investigations during in vitro adventitious shoot regeneration in leaflet explants from nodal segments of a mature Albizia procera tree

The in vitro adventitious shoot differentiation in leaflet explants of an adult tree differed from that of leaflet explants of seedlings of Albizia procera(Roxb.)Benth. reported previously elsewhere. The leaflet explants from an adult tree passed through an initial callus phase for30 days on MS medium supplemented with 3 % sucrose,2.5 l M 2,4-D followed by a subsequent adventitious shoot differentiation phase for another 30 days on half MS medium supplemented with 0.25 l M each of BA and IBA.The regeneration rate of in vitro adventitious shoots in explants from the adult tree, i.e.1.66 shoots/callus, was lower than that from seedlings, i.e. [10 shoots/callus,which was reported elsewhere. Correspondingly, the activities of nitrate reductase and peroxidase, and endogenous phenol content remained very low during in vitro adventitious shoot differentiation in leaflet explants of an adult tree possibly due to lower availability of competent stem(juvenile) cells for the process.     

Modulation of in vitro morphogenesis in nodal segments of Salix tetrasperma Roxb. through the use of TDZ, different media types and culture regimes

A comparative performance of two different media formulations (woody plant medium (WPM) and Murashige and Skoog??s (MS) medium) for their ability to inflict in vitro shoot development in nodal segments of Salix tetrasperma Roxb. has been carried out. Thidiazuron (TDZ) in various concentrations was used as a supplement to the basal media. Media types, TDZ concentrations, exposure duration and culture regimes played an important role in affecting multiple shoot production. WPM supplemented with 2.5???M TDZ for 4?weeks exposure was found to be the best for maximum (4.53?±?0.27) shoots production in vitro. Transfer to a secondary medium consisting of 6-benzyladenine (1.0???M) and ??-naphthalene acetic acid (0.5???M) enhanced the multiplication rate and by the end of 12?weeks, 20.33?±?0.33 shoots with shoot length, 4.70?±?0.26?cm were produced on WPM. Rooting of the regenerated shoots was achieved on half strength basal media (either WPM or MS) containing 0.5???M indole-3-butyric acid. In all the experiments, different growth parameters were scored and WPM was found to be superior to MS medium. The regenerated plantlets were successfully acclimatized in the field with about 81?% survival.     

Efficient in vitro regeneration of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Leucaena leucocephala</Emphasis> using immature zygotic embryos as explants

A method for efficient in vitro regeneration of Leucaena leucocephala cv. K636 was developed using immature zygotic embryos as the explant. Multiple shoot induction was achieved by culturing the explants on half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with thidiazuron (TDZ) (0.03 to 1.5 μM). The maximum number of shoots per explants was achieved in 0.26 μM TDZ-supplemented media. TDZ concentration significantly influenced the induction of multiple shoots as well as the shoot-length. TDZ at 0.35 μM or higher concentrations resulted in abnormal stunted shoots. Full-strength MS media devoid of any plant growth regulator were used for shoot elongation. In vitro root induction was achieved in half-strength MS media supplemented either with 0.54 μM 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) or with 14.76 μM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) in combination with 0.23 μM kinetin (Kn). Media supplemented with 14.76 μM IBA in combination with 0.23 μM Kn induced twofold–threefold more roots than media supplemented with 0.54 μM NAA. However, the average root length was lower in 14.76 μM IBA in combination with 0.23 μM Kn than in 0.54 μM NAA. Regenerated plants were maintained under normal condition after hardening. Plants, which were rooted on media supplemented with 14.76 μM IBA in combination with 0.23 μM Kn showed higher survival rate during hardening than those rooted on 0.54 μM NAA supplemented media.     

Elicitation of diosgenin production in Dioscorea floribunda by ethylene-generating agent

Dioscorea floribunda cells aggregates were cultured in liquid modified MS medium supplemented with 2,4-D (2 mg/l) and kinetine (0.1 mg/l). The cells were treated with different concentrations of ethylene-generating-agent 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid (2-CEPA). 2-CEPA at concentrations of 50 mg/l, 100 mg/l elicited production of diosgenin. The level of diosgenin increased to 72-fold higher than those of non-treated cells with 100 mg/l of 2-CEPA.     

白刺花胚性愈伤组织诱导及体细胞胚发生

【目的】探讨不同植物生长调节剂对白刺花胚性愈伤组织诱导的作用,以及培养基中氮源和无机盐浓度对白刺花体细胞胚发生和植株再生的影响,以期建立白刺花体细胞胚发生、发育及调控技术体系,为白刺花种苗快速繁殖体系建立及遗传转化研究提供参考。【方法】以白刺花叶片为外植体,研究生长调节剂2,4-D(1.0、2.0、3.0、4.0 mg ·L -1 )、NAA(0、0.5、0.8、1.0 mg ·L -1 )、6-BA(0.2、0.5、1.0、2.0 mg ·L -1 )和TDZ(0、0.2、0.5、1.0 mg ·L -1 )组合对胚性愈伤组织诱导,及NAA(0、0.2、0.5 mg ·L -1 )、6-BA(0、0.5、1.0 mg ·L -1 )和TDZ(0、0.2、0.5 mg ·L -1 )组合对体细胞胚发生的调控作用,筛选最优生长调节剂组合;并研究培养基中KNO 3和NH 4NO 3比例对体细胞胚发生的作用,及MS培养基中无机盐浓度(1/5MS 、1/4MS、1/3MS、1/2MS)对体细胞胚萌发的影响,筛选最佳的体细胞胚发育及成熟萌发条件。【结果】白刺花叶片外植体胚性愈伤组织诱导适宜培养基为MS + 2,4-D 3.0 mg ·L -1 + NAA 0.5 mg ·L -1 + 6-BA 0.2 mg ·L -1 + TDZ 1.0 mg ·L -1 +蔗糖40 g ·L -1 +琼脂7.0 g ·L -1 ,诱导率为42.0%。采用MS基本培养基时,最佳的体细胞胚发生培养基为MS + NAA 0.5 mg ·L -1 + 6-BA 1.0 mg ·L -1 + TDZ 0.5 mg ·L -1 +蔗糖40 g ·L -1 +谷氨酰胺100 mg ·L -1 +琼脂7.0 g ·L -1 ,体细胞胚发生率为78.46%,总胚数为对照的3.6倍;MS培养基中,KNO 3浓度提高1倍、NH 4NO 3降至1/2时,体细胞胚发生率可提高至91.33%,总胚数为采用MS基本培养基时的1.4倍;1/3MS培养基有利于体细胞胚的萌发,萌发率为82.75%,幼苗长势良好,单株平均鲜质量为76 mg,幼苗驯化移栽1个月后成活率达90%以上。【结论】白刺花叶片接种于添加2,4-D、NAA、6-BA和TDZ不同组合的诱导培养基上,可脱分化形成愈伤组织或胚性愈伤组织,2,4-D浓度对愈伤组织形态和质地有较大影响。TDZ有利于体细胞胚的形成,适宜浓度的生长素与细胞分裂素组合及硝态氮和铵态氮的比例对体细胞胚的形成和发育具有调控作用,降低MS无机盐浓度可提高体细胞胚萌发率,本试验体系的再生植株移栽成活率达90%以上。     

心叶球兰组织培养与快速繁殖试验

以心叶球兰叶片为外植体,愈伤组织诱导和继代增殖培养基MS+6-BA2.0mg.L-1+NAA0.5mg.L-1+2,4-D1.0mg.L-1+GA1.0mg.L-1+白糖3%,诱导的愈伤组织多,生长旺盛,增殖倍数为2～3倍;丛芽诱导培养基MS+KT0.5mg.L-1+NAA0.5mg.L-1+GA1.0mg.L-1+白糖3%,芽的诱导率为79.3%;在丛芽增殖及复壮培养基1/2MS+IBA1.0mg.L-1+白糖2%上,有20%～30%玻璃化丛芽转为绿色苗,玻璃化单芽经复壮培养长成绿色苗;诱导生根培养基为1/2MS+IBA0.5mg.L-1+白糖2%,玻璃化生根率为56.4%,淡绿色苗生根率达91.1%。瓶苗移栽基质泥炭土∶珍珠岩∶甘蔗渣(1∶1∶1)的成活率最高,达91.4%。     

Induction of somatic embryogenesis and analysis of genetic fidelity of in vitro<Emphasis Type="Italic">-</Emphasis>derived plantlets of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Bambusa nutans</Emphasis> Wall., using AFLP markers

Bambusa nutans Wall., is an evergreen, perennial, and multipurpose bamboo having strong culms, which are largely used for construction, scaffolding, craft purposes, pulp, and paper industry. Multiple shoots from nodal segments (3–4 cm) of young branches of mature culms were established in Murashige and Skoog (1962) (MS) medium supplemented with various concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) (1.0–6.0 mg l⁻¹) or in combination with α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) (0.5–1.0 mg l⁻¹) or kinetin (Kn) (1.0–2.0 mg l⁻¹). February–March and December were found to be the best seasons for culture establishments. Maximum shoots were achieved on MS medium fortified with BAP (2.0 mg l⁻¹). Embryogenic callus (slightly greenish compact, globular, and slow growing) was initiated from the base of severed sprouted buds in 2–3 subsequent subcultures on MS medium supplemented with 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) (5.0 mg l⁻¹) under dark incubations. Maturation and germination of well-organized somatic embryos was achieved on MS medium containing BAP and 2,4-D (1.0 mg l⁻¹ each) with 20.0 mg l⁻¹ ascorbic acid. Full-strength MS medium supplemented with 2% glucose favored further development of proliferated somatic embryos into plantlets. Genetic variations of field-established B. nutans plants regenerated through tissue cultures were assessed by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis using 6 primer combinations. Four hundred and seven scorable fragments were amplified, of which 402 (98.8%) have recorded conservation at various morphogenetic stages leading to plantlets regeneration, therefore, revealed a high level of genetic stability.