ISSN:
1432-203X
Keywords:
Medicago sativa
;
tissue culture
;
regenerative ability
;
somatic embryogenesis
;
genetic variation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Nineteen accessions of diploid Medicago sativa L. belonging to the four subspecies sativa, caerula, falcata and xvaria were screened for their ability to produce somatic embryos on hypocotyl-derived callus. Two medium protocols were used in this study, a three-step sequence with exposure of the callus cultures to a high 2,4-D concentration and a two-step sequence without exposure to a high 2,4-D concentration. Considerable variation for callus proliferation was observed. In general, the diploid M. sativa accessions showed poor regenerability and it was not possible to correlate high regeneration frequencies with a particular germplasm source. It was, however, possible to identify regenerable genotypes in all four subspecies. One falcata accession produced somatic embryos on the callus induction media at high frequencies. This response was also obtained with a few genotypes from one xvaria accession. All regenerable plants were maintained as shoot cultures and were able to form somatic embryos on petiole-derived calli.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00269379
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