Abstract
An efficient maize regeneration system was developed using mature embryos. Embryos were removed from surface-sterilized mature seeds and sliced into halves. They were used as explants to initiate callus on induction medium supplemented with 4.0 mg l−1 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). The induction frequency of primary calli was over 90% for all inbred lines tested. The primary calli were then transferred onto subculture medium supplemented with 2.0 mg l−1 2,4-D. Following two biweekly subcultures, embryogenic calli were formed. Inclusion of a low concentration (0.2 mg l−1) of 6-benzylaminopurine (BA) in the subculture medium significantly promoted the formation of embryogenic callus. The addition of silver nitrate (10 mg l−1) also supported an increased frequency of embryogenesis. The embryogenic callus readily formed plantlets on regeneration medium supplemented with 0.5 mg l−1 BA. The regenerated plantlets were transferred to half-strength Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with 0.6 mg l−1 indole-3-butyric acid to develop healthy roots. The regenerated plantlets were successful on transfer to soil and set seed. Using this system, plantlets were regenerated from seven elite maize inbred lines. The frequency of forming green shoots ranged from 19.8% to 32.4%. This efficient regeneration system provides a solid basis for genetic transformation of maize.
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Abbreviations
- BA :
-
6-Benzylaminopurine
- 2,4-D :
-
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- IBA :
-
Indole-3-butyric acid
- KT :
-
Kinetin
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Huang, XQ., Wei, ZM. High-frequency plant regeneration through callus initiation from mature embryos of maize (Zea Mays L.). Plant Cell Rep 22, 793–800 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-003-0748-9
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