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Somatic embryo (embryoid) formation from immature-embryo-derived calli was quantified in replicated experiments involving 10Triticum aestivum L. genotypes. Several published media formulations, which had previously been optimized for wheat tissue culture, were tested for each genotype. Embryos from each plant were randomly assigned to each medium. Percentage precocious germination of immature embryos and mean percentage scutellar callus per explant were recorded. Embryoids per callus were determined by microscopic examination at 28 and 56 days. There were highly significant differences among genotypes, media, and individual plants from which explants were taken. A medium based on double the Murashige and Skoog (MS) inorganic salt concentration was significantly better than other media. Inclusion of all MS vitamins appeared essential for optimal response. Two genotypes were tested in a second experiment where both 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (9.05 μM) and 6-furfurylaminopurine (0.46 μM) were substituted for 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (4.52 μM) in either double or normal MS medium. This substitution significantly increased embryoid formation at 28 days. Additions of either 6-furfurylaminopurine or coconut water increased precocious germination of both embryo explants and embryoids.
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This study was supported in part by NASA-Ames Cooperative Agreement No. NCC2-139. Contribution of the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University, Logan, UT, Journal Paper No. 3358.
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Carman, J.G., Jefferson, N.E. & Campbell, W.F. Induction of embryogenicTriticum aestivum L. calli. I. Quantification of genotype and culture medium effects. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 12, 83–95 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00043112
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