ISSN:
1432-203X
Keywords:
Key words Micropropagation
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Panax notoginseng
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RAPD analysis
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Genetic homogeneity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Somatic embryogenesis was induced in callus tissues derived from young flower buds of Panax notoginseng via callus within 18 weeks of culture. The mature somatic embryos were germinated on half-strength Murashige and Skoog's (MS) medium supplemented with gibberellic acid A3(GA) and 6-benzyladenine (BA). The most suitable medium for optimal root formation proved to be MS medium supplemented with 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). Total DNA was extracted from the leaves of the regenerated plantlets of P. notoginseng. Analysis of random-amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) using 21 arbitrary oligonucleotide 10-mers, showed the genetic homogeneity of P. notoginseng. The amplification products were monomorphic for all of the plantlets of P. notoginseng regenerated by embryogenesis, suggesting that somatic embryogenesis can be used for clonal micropropagation of this plant.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01092764
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