Abstract
Starch content was determined in Lemhi Russet callus grown on MS medium for 2 and 4 weeks at 25, 15, and 5°C with 50 μM 2,4-D or 10 μM picloram as the only plant growth regulator. A treatment of 5°C for 4 weeks followed by 25°C for 2 and 4 weeks was included to simulate reconditioning. Callus starch content ranged from 0.01 to 0.08% on a wet weight basis and 0.5 to 4.0% on a dry weight basis. Starch content was highest after 2 weeks at 25 and 15°C and decreased with time in a similar manner at both 25 and 15°C. Starch content decreased at 5°C, then increased significantly during simulated reconditioning at 25°C. Starch content was higher in callus grown with 50 μM 2,4-D than in callus grown with 10 μM picloram. After staining the callus with I2-KI solution, starch granule formation was observed in the callus grown with 50 μM 2,4-D, while little granule formation was observed in the callus grown with 10 μM picloram.
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Research paper #9054 of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Hagen, S.R., Muneta, P., LeTourneau, D. et al. Effect of temperature on the starch content of potato callus tissue. American Potato Journal 68, 191–195 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02853899
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