ISSN:
1432-203X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Protoplasts were isolated from hypocotyls of etiolated seedlings from a diploid and the corresponding autotetraploid variety of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum). The isolated protoplasts started to divide after 4 days in culture in a modified MS medium. Maximum plating efficiency was approximately 1%. Regenerated calli derived from the tetraploid genotype developed roots easily but were recalcitrant to form shoots. Eighteen months following the initiation of cultures, tetraploid embryoids and shoots emerged after 3 weeks on an MS medium containing 0.1 mg/l gibberellic acid.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00778544