Indirect Organogenesis through Seedling-Derived Leaf Segments of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Ficus Religiosa</Emphasis> - a Multipurpose Woody Medicinal Plant

The aim of this study is to introduce the suitable protocol for indirect regeneration from seedling-derived leaf segment of Ficus religiosa. The leaf explant successfully produced callus on MS medium containing various concentrations of auxin in combination with BAP. The maximum callus induction (100%) was achieved in MS medium containing 0.5 mg/l 2,4-D plus 0.05 mg/l BAP and MS medium containing 1.5 mg/l NAA plus 0.15 mg/l BAP as well. MS medium consisting of 2,4-D produced yellow-brownish and friable callus (type I) while the yellowish and compact calli (type II) were obtained in MS medium consisting of NAA. On the other hand, MS medium supplemented with IBA formed greenish and compact calli (type Ш). The regeneration rate in type II callus was less than the type I, and there was no shoot induction observed on type Ш calli. MS medium supplemented with 1.5 mg/l BAP in combination with 0.15 mg/l IBA had the highest regeneration frequency (100%) and maximum shoot numbers (5.16) as well as shoot length (2.56 cm) in type I callus. A maximum of 93.33% root induction was observed in MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/l IBA plus 0.1mg/l NAA. The plantlets were successfully transferred to the greenhouse. This system could be utilized for large-scale multiplication of Ficus religiosa.     

Genotypic and exogenous factors affecting shoot regeneration from anther callus of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Summary The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting the regeneration capacity of linseed anther culture. Four different environmental conditions in a phytotron were tested with regard to their effects on anther donor plants of cv. Hella. Anther response and shoot regeneration from anther callus was maximal when donor plants were grown in a 16 hrs-day at 14°C day/8°C night temperature. Anthers of four linseed genotypes were cultured on different media. Maximum shoot regeneration was achieved when the induced calli were transferred onto a modified N6 medium containing zeatin (1 mg l^-1). Most of the calli regenerated shoots in the second subculture on regeneration media. Shoots were rooted on modified B5 or MS media containing NAA (0.1 mg l^-1). Cytological examinations of incubated anthers and root tips of regenerated plants indicated that the anther calli were derived from microspores.Abbreviations B5 Gamborg's (1975) medium - BAP 6-benzylaminopurine - 2,4D dichlorophenoxyacetic acid - N6 Chu's (1978) medium - NAA -naphthaleneacetic acid - MS Murashige & Skoog's (1962) medium - ZEA zeatin     

Intergeneric hybridization between Brassica species and Crambe abyssinica

A protocol for high frequency callus induction and plant regeneration from sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) anthers is described. Different variables using Murashige & Skoog (MS) basal medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/l α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and 1.0 mg/l N₆-benzyladenine (BA) were tested for their ability to enhance the frequency of anther callusing and subsequent embryogenesis. Of these, agar concentration, sucrose concentration, carbohydrate source had significant effect on callusing, while differences due to incubation under dark vs light conditions, cold pretreatment of capitula for 1 to 6 days prior to anther inoculation and genotype on callusing were non-significant. However, all these factors exerted highly significant influence on embryogenesis when calli from the various media were transferred to medium supplemented with 0.1 mg/l NAA and 0.5 mg/l BA. With the procedure developed, callusing as high as 100% and embryo formation at a frequency of 44% was achieved. Although complete embryos were formed the frequency of their conversion to whole plantlets was low (14.3%). Hence, the embryogenic pathway was bypassed to obtain multiple shoots by transferring embryogenic calli with developing embryos to MS medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l BA. Elongated shoots rooted on half-strength MS medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l NAA. Cytological analysis of embryogenic callus and somatic embryos revealed haploids at a frequency of 30% while that of rooted plants showed haploid regenerants at a frequency of 8.3%. Nevertheless, the frequency of putative haploid plants could be enhanced through mass multiplication using nodal explants of the regenerants. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The effect of in planta TIBA and proline treatment on somatic embryogenesis of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

The effect of in planta TIBA and L-proline onin vitro seedlings and cell culture of sugar beet was investigated. Sterilized seeds were grownin vitro on 1/2 MS medium supplemented with 0 or3 mg/l TIBA. Calli obtained on young leaves cultured on MS medium containing 1 mg/l BAP, were used for the initiation of cell suspension cultures using MS basal composition supplemented with 0 or 50 mM proline. Aliquots of 1 ml from cell suspension culture were inoculated onto the first somatic embryo induction MS medium containing TIBA 0.5 mg/l, BAP 1.0 mg/l, and proline at 0 or 50 mM. After three weeks of culture, embryogenic calli were transferred to the second embryo induction medium supplemented with NAA and BAP at 0.2 and 0.5 mg/l, respectively. The frequency of somatic embryos of calli obtained from in plantaTIBA together with proline treatments on average was20 which was higher than that of the other treatments. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

In vitro propagation of Japanese garden iris,Iris ensata Thunb.

Summary Explants of young scapes of Iris ensata were cultured on MS medium with 1 mg/l NAA, 1 mg/l 6-BA, 30 g/l sucrose and 10 g/l agar, and this species was characterized by high variety specificity for callus, shoot and root induction. Among 23 varieties and one wild form tested, Okichidori, Miyukisudare and Meiji-l exhibited a considerable rate of shoot induction, although these induced poorly rooted shoots. In addition, two types of callus induction such as green and white calli were observed, and the induction of green-type calli was significantly correlated with that of shoots. Surprisingly, the only modification, half-strength MS inorganic salts, for the above medium proved to be very effective for shoot induction in the scape culture. For shoots obtained from the scape culture, effects of sucrose concentrations and activated charcoal on root induction were examined by using 1/2 MS with 1 mg/l NAA, 1 mg/l 6-BA, 30 g/l sucrose and 10 g/l agar as the basic medium. The addition of 1% activated charcoal to the media had a marked effect for root induction independent of sucrose concentrations and varieties tested. The in vitro propagation technique of I. ensata is discussed.     

Plant Regeneration from in vitro Cultured Anthers of Black Mustard (Brassica nigra Koch)

Anthers of Brassica nigra, excised from fresh as well as cold-pretreated (3 days at 3 ± 2°C) buds cultivated on modified B₅ medium (Gamborg et al. 1968) containing sucrose level varying from 2 % to 10 %, along with 1O^?6M BAP (benzylaminopurine) and 9 × 10^?6M 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), developed calli and/or embryos. The latter response was observed only in anthers reared on media containing 6 % or higher levels of sucrose. On media containing two or four per cent sucrose, the anthers produced calli, exclusively. The growth of embryos was inhibited or else they started callusing if left on the media containing higher levels of sucrose. However, on transfer to MS medium (Murashige and Skoog 1962), containing 2 % sucrose, embryos started callusing and subsequently a few secondary embryos differentiated. Such embryos were sub-cultured on MS + 5 × 10^?6M BAP + 2 % sucrose, wherein numerous shoots developed from embryos. The shoots were rooted by transferring to a medium containing 5 × 10^?6M NAA (naphthalene acetic acid). Within two months of culture, some of these plants started flowering in vitro.     

Somatic cell genetic studies inBrassica species. II. Production of androgenetic haploid plants inBrassica nigra (L.)Koch

Summary Callus growth and its subsequent regeneration into complete plantlets was achieved from in vitro cultured anthers ofBrassica nigra (L.)Koch. Callus was induced on a modified N6 medium containing trace elements, organics of B5 medium and 2 mg/l 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Morphogenesis of callus in the form of shoots on MS medium containing indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and N⁶-benzyladenine (BA) 0.5 mg/l each and embryoids on MS medium containing 0.5–1.0 mg/l IAA and 3.0–5.0 mg/l BA could be accomplished. Chromosomal analysis revealed presence of 41% haploids (n=8) amongst the regenerated plants.     

Long-term callus cultures of diploid Barley (Hordeum vulgare). I. Auxin effects on culture initiation and maintenance

Summary Use of 2,4-D was superior to NAA or IAA for embryogenic callus initiation or maintenance in barley cultivar Bruce. A concentration of at least 2.0 mg/l 2,4-D was desirable for culture initiation. The developmental size of the embryo was more important than embryo age for obtaining embryogenic calli. Even brief exposures (20–40 days) of calli to concentrations of higher than 5.0 mg/l 2,4-D or 10.0 mg/l NAA resulted in inhibition of subsequent plant regeneration and therefore, concentrations above these could not be used for maintenance cultures. In the long-term maintenance cultures, the best production of embryogenic calli was with 0.1 mg/l and 1.0 mg/l 2,4-D.     

番茄再生体系优化以及ProDH干扰载体的遗传转化

【目的】为了进一步探究番茄再生体系,对番茄再生体系进行优化,并利用筛选出的最优体系,将脯氨酸脱氢酶的干扰表达载体进行遗传转化,抗生素筛选获得再生植株。【方法】以44号和65号番茄品种为试验材料,外植体的选择有下胚轴和子叶,以MS为基本培养基,加入不同浓度比的6-BA和IAA,筛选合适的浓度比,来提高遗传转化率。【结果】结果表明：最适的愈伤培养基为MS + 2 mg?L-1 6-BA + 0.2 mg?L-1 IAA,最适分化培养基为MS + 2.0 mg?L-1 6-BA + 0.1 mg?L-1 IAA,最适生根培养基为MS + 0.2 mg?L-1 IAA;最适培养基浓度下,子叶的出愈率、分化率和生根率较下胚轴分别高25%、42%和20%,所以外植体选择子叶为宜,而在两个品种间也有差异,65号番茄总体比44号番茄再生率高。【结论】利用筛选出的最优再生体系,将脯氨酸脱氢酶的干扰表达载体对65号番茄遗传转化,获得抗性植株,以期为番茄抗寒性分子育种提供更多基础材料。     

两种南瓜再生体系建立的方法

为建立不同途径的南瓜再生体系,以‘大果蜜本’南瓜种子子叶节和授粉后2天的子房为外植体,对南瓜愈伤组织和胚状体发育两种再生途径进行研究。结果表明：愈伤组织发育途径中,3%的次氯酸钠溶液消毒15 min是最佳灭菌方式,MS+3.0 mg/L6-BA+ 0.1 mg/L NAA是诱导南瓜子叶节丛生芽形成的最佳培养基,MS+0.2 mg/L NAA是诱导单芽成苗的最佳培养基;胚状体发育途径中MS+4.0 mg/L 2,4-D+0.5 mg/L NAA+1.0 mg/L 6-BA和MS+0.06 mg/L TDZ均能有效诱导南瓜胚状体形成,MS培养基是诱导胚状体成苗最佳培养基。本研究成功建立了南瓜愈伤组织和胚状体发育两种途径形成再生植株的体系。     

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.     

黄花矶松组织培养及培养基筛选研究

试验选用种子培养的黄花矶松无菌苗的子叶、茎段、下胚轴作为外植体材料,研究不同外植体的离体培养技术及其适宜的培养基。结果表明,生长素2,4-D对不定芽诱导具有明显的促进作用,在其浓度为1.5 mg/L时诱导率最高,子叶是诱导不定芽的良好外植体,最适培养基为MS+ 2,4-D 1.5 mg/L+ 6-BA 2.0 mg/L+ NAA 1.0 mg/L。黄花矶松的最适增殖培养基为MS+6-BA 1.0 mg/L+ NAA 1.0 mg/L,而且是以丛生芽的方式进行增殖的;最适生根培养基是1/2 MS+ KT 1.0 mg/L+ IBA 1.0 mg/L。     

Selection of a highly-regenerative genotype of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) and plant regeneration from protoplasts derived from this genotype

Summary Callus cultures were induced from hypocotyl sections of 24 varieties of white clover (Trifolium repens L.). The calli did not show any significant difference of growth among the varieties. After the calli has been transferred to three regeneration media, green-spot formation was observed on calli derived from some seedlings. Remarkable intra- and intervarietal variations in the emergence of green spots and some trends between the origin of varieties and the frequency of green spots were observed. In most cases, the green spots turned brown without showing further differentiation, and only two genotypes formed shoots. A callus from a seedling of the Swedish variety Undrom has sustained high levels of plant regeneration throughout 24 months of culture. Protoplasts derived from this selected genotype were divided into cell colonies. 8P (Kao, 1977) medium containing 0.5 mg/1 2,4-D and 0.5 mg/1 kinetin was the most suitable medium for inducing divisions in protoplasts. When subcultured into solid B5 medium, the colonies produced calli, which when transferred to a regeneration medium, formed shoots. This genotype is expected to a useful subject for genetic engineering of white clover.Abbreviations 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid - IAA indole-3-acetic acid - 2ip 6-, -dimethylallylamino purine - NAA -naphthaleneacetic acid     

Anther callus induction and green plant regeneration at high frequencies from an interspecific rice hybrid Oryza sativa Linn. x O. rufipogon Griff

Summary Callus induction and green plant regeneration at high frequencies from an interspefic hybrid, Oryza sativa L. x O. rufipogon Griff. has been achieved by simply coordinating the growth regulators in the induction medium. The study was conducted with two different basal media (Potato-2 and N₆) and seven different combinations of growth regulators 2,4-D, NAA and kinetin. Synergistic effects of the two auxins in enhanced anther response to callus induction and subsequent green plant regeneration were observed in both media. The highest frequency of callus induction was obtained on Potato-2 medium supplemented with 1 mg/12,4-D, 2 mg/l NAA and 1 mg/l kinetin. The same combination of growth regulators which yielded higher frequencies of callus induction also induced higher mean number of calli per anther. Although the calli formed on N₆ medium showed high regenerability, there was a concomitant increase in the number of albinos among the regenerants. The auxins in the induction media had considerable influence on the regeneration capacity of the calli. The regeneration frequencies were higher from calli formed in the presence of both auxins in the induction media. The levels of growth regulator combinations seem to influence the green plant regeneration especially for calli induced on Potato-2 medium. Among the pollen grain derived plants the majority were either haploids or double haploids and very few were chromosomal variants.     

西瓜‘SM1’高效遗传转化体系的构建

为构建高效的西瓜再生和遗传转化体系,本研究以西瓜‘SM1’材料子叶节为外植体,研究不同激素配比对子叶节再生的影响。在此基础上,通过农杆菌介导法导入外源基因,研究潮霉素浓度、农杆菌侵染时间、共培养时间等因素对遗传转化效率的影响,建立遗传转化体系。结果表明,‘SM1’不定芽分化最佳培养基为MS+6-BA 1.0 mg/L+IAA 0.1 mg/L,不定芽分化率为91.7%。最优遗传转化组合为农杆菌侵染时间15 min,共培养3 d,之后进行选择培养。外植体不定芽分化潮霉素最适浓度为10 mg/L,最适生根培养基为1/2MS+6-BA 0.1 mg/L+NAA 0.01 mg/L。通过潮霉素筛选和PCR鉴定,获得12株阳性转化株系,转化率为6.5%。本研究建立了高效西瓜‘SM1’再生及遗传转化体系,为进一步开展基因功能研究及西瓜遗传改良提供了技术支撑。     

Somatic Embryogenesis in Hypocotyl Protoplast Culture of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

By using a system of agirose plating and agarose bead culture, it was possible to induce efficient somatic embryogenesis in protoplast-derived calli of two rapeseed varieties, ‘Ceres’ and ‘Duplo’. Protoplasts were isolated from hypocotyls. For the initial protoplast culture a modified 8P medium was employed containing 2,4D (1.0 mg/l), NAA (0.1 mg/ 1), BAP (0.4 mg/l) and mannitol (7 %). After microcalli were obtained in four weeks, somatic embryos were induced by a two-step method. This involved a modified MS medium containing 2,4D (3.0 mg/l) in the first step and no 2,4D, but BAP (3.0 mg/l) and GA₃ (0.1 mg/l) in the second. This procedure also secured plant regeneration.     

油菜不同类型外植体组织培养及再生研究

为建立高效的组织培养体系，以甘蓝型油菜杂交品种恢复系627R、621R和616R材料田间种植植株的侧芽、花托和无菌种子实生苗下胚轴为外植体，探索不同苗龄、预培养时间、预培养基、愈伤分化培养基、诱导出芽培养基以及成苗壮苗培养基中激素配比对芽再生、成苗植株生长势的影响。结果表明：无菌苗快速繁殖体系中，发芽6 天的无菌苗下胚轴或者子叶在预培养（MS+ 2.0 mg/L 2,4-D+ 1.0 mg/L 6-BA+ 30 g/L 蔗糖+ 8 g/L 琼脂，pH 5.85）3 天后转移到分化培养基MS+ 3 mg/L 6-BA+ 1.0 mg/L NAA+5 mg/L AgNO3+ 30 g/L 蔗糖+8 g/L 琼脂(pH 5.85)，或者MS+ 3 mg/L 6-BA+ 1.0 mg/L IAA+ 5 mg/LAgNO3+ 30 g/L 蔗糖+8 g/L 琼脂(pH 5.85)生长，可以获得较高的芽再生频率，对于田间生长到抽薹开花期植株取样的外植体，腋芽的出芽频率高于花托培养的出芽频率，但是这2 类外植体在分化培养基（MS+ 10 mg/L 6-BA+ 1 mg/L NAA+ 30 g/L 蔗糖+8 g/L 琼脂，pH 5.85）生长30 天后都有成苗的潜力，上 述外植体经过组织培养出芽后转移到添加矮壮素的培养基（MS+15 mg/L CCC+15~20 g/L 蔗糖+8 g/L 琼脂，pH 5.85）上继续生长30 天，能够得到根系发达、生长势强的植株。甘蓝型油菜优良恢复系建立的组织培养体系能够快速获得生长势优的油菜植株，加速油菜良种的繁殖与评价。     

High frequency of plant regeneration from anther culture in flax, Linum usitatissimum L.

The effects of induction medium compositions on flax anther culture were investigated in order to improve the efficiency of callus induction and plant regeneration. Anthers were inoculated onto the modified MS medium supplemented with five different combinations of plant growth regulators. The medium containing the combination of 2mg/l 2,4- dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid (2,4-D) and 1 mg/1 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) produced a significantly higher number of calli forming shoots/100 responded anthers and a significant increase in overall efficiency of regeneration than the same basal medium containing 1 mg/1 a-naphthalene-acetic acid (NAA) and 2 mg/1 BAP (CK). Among the five levels of thiamin hydrochloride tested, the modified MS medium containing 10 mg/1 thiamin hydrochloride significantly increased the number of calli forming shoots/100 responded anthers and the overall efficiency of regeneration compared with the same basal medium containing 0.1 mg/1 thiamin hydrochloride. Maltose concentration had a significant effect on the percentage of anthers producing call, the number of calli forming shoots/100 responded anthers and the overall efficiency of regeneration. The medium containing 6% or 9% maltose produced the highest overall efficiency of regeneration among the five levels of maltose evaluated. Sucrose concentration significantly affected the number of calli forming shoots/100 responded anthers and the overall efficiency of regeneration, and dramatically affected the frequency of microspore-derived plants and the frequency of spontaneous chromosome doubling in microspore-derived plants. The efficiency of doubled haploid line production obtained in this study appears adequate for applied breeding programmes.     

Plant regeneration from immature inflorescence callus cultures of wheat,rye and triticale

Summary Callus cultures were initiated from inflorescence explants of wheat, rye and triticale on MS medium supplemented with 2 mgl^-1 2,4-D+5% CW or 2 mgl^-1 2,4-D+0.5 mgl^-1 BA. On transfer of the cultures to medium supplemented with 15% CW+0.2 mgl^-1 NAA or 1 mgl^-1 BA+0.1 mgl^-1 IAA, shoot buds and embryoids were produced. Full fledged plantlets obtained on MS medium supplemented with NAA were transferred to the field. Cytological analysis showed the plants to be diploid. However, the regenerated plantlets were shorter, produced fewer tillers and had lower fertility compared to the control.Abbreviations BA Benzyladenine - CW coconut water - IAA indoleacetic acid - NAA -naphthaleneacetic acid - 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid     

In vitro selection and plant regeneration of copper-tolerant plants from leaf explants of Nicotiana tabacum L. cv. 'Xanthi'

Copper tolerance of Nicotiana tabacum L. var. Xanthi in vitro was achieved through plant regeneration from leaf explants on Murashige and Skoog's (MS) medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l BA, 0.1–0.25 mg/l IAA and 60  μ m Cu. Tolerant organogenic calli showed more vigorous growth in medium containing 60  μ m Cu than the non-tolerant calli. Standard growth parameters such as fresh and dry weight of organogenic callus, growth tolerance index (GTI), enzyme activity (peroxidase and catalase) and copper accumulation were used as indicators of copper tolerance. The activities of peroxidase and catalase as well as estimation of protein, total amino acid and chlorophyll were greater in tolerant calli than non-tolerant ones. The GTI in the 4 weeks after the beginning of treatments yielded significant differences among the tolerant and non-tolerant organogenic callus cultures. The accumulation of copper in the tolerant calli increased significantly with an increase in copper concentration in the medium. Shoot bud regeneration was achieved in both tolerant and non-tolerant organogenic calli on MS medium containing 0.5 mg/l BA and 0.1 mg/l IAA. The tolerant regenerated shoots were rooted on half-strength basal MS medium with 60  μ m Cu for selection of tolerant clones. This study may help in the selection and characterization of Cu-tolerant lines of N. tabacum cv. 'Xanthi' for building conservation strategies and also for phytoremediation programmes.