Research on Rapid Propagation of Gongshui Pomelo by Tissue Culture

Objective]This study aimed to investigate the optimal medium and hormone combinations for efficient rapid propagation of Gongshui pomelo and analyze key technical measures in the tissue culture process.Method]Stem tips and stem segments with buds were collected from four varieties of pomelo adult trees as explants,to investigate the main effect and key regulatory factors of vegetative organs and tissue culture explants and to propose a series of measures to prevent and control microbial contamination.Finally,an efficient rapid propagation technology system of Gongshui pomelo was established.Result]Spring shoot explants contained large amounts of auxin,cytokinins,gibberellins and other growth regulators,which could be used for tissue culture with high bud generation rate and rapid growth.Different conditions led to various culture results.Specifically,mature pomelo seeds should be generated on semi-solid 1/2MS medium and transferred to solid MS medium for incubation.The propagation coefficient of stem segments with axillary buds was greater than that of stem tips,exhibiting significant differences.In addition,the optimal hormone combination was 6-BA 0.5 mg/L+NAA 0.5 mg/L,which significantly promoted the induction and differentiation of adventitious buds.Conclusion]This study provided basis for basic research,production and application of pomelo germplasm resources.