ISSN:
1432-203X
Keywords:
Key words Carrot
;
Abscisic acid
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Freezing preservation
;
Desiccated somatic embryo
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We have previously reported that strong desiccation tolerance in carrot somatic embryos can be achieved by treatment with abscisic acid (ABA). In this study, we examined the possibility of long-term preservation of ABA-treated and desiccated somatic embryos. Somatic embryos that had been desiccated after treatment with ABA survived for at least 169 weeks at –25 °C. By contrast, somatic embryos that had not been desiccated after treatment with ABA survived for at least 24 weeks at +5 °C but died at –25 °C.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002990050654
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