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Paving the way for large-scale micropropagation of Juglans × intermedia using genetically identified hybrid seed

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This study provides a basic tool for the production of a multiclonal variety of Juglans nigra × J. regia hybrids (J. × intermedia), including optimized in vitro propagation methods and DNA-based techniques for the identification of hybrid seeds. Following identification of hybrid seed material using DNA markers embryo axes dissected from mature nuts were used as primary explants for establishing shoot cultures. The growth of shoot cultures of four hybrid genotypes was compared on two different basal media (Rugini and DKW) with three concentrations (2.2; 4.4; and 8.8 µM) of 6-benzylaminopurine (BA), and three gelling agents (Oxoid agar, Kobe agar, Gelrite). Three indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) concentrations (4, 12, and 20 µM) were compared for root induction, as well as three media for root expression. In general, the best combination of shoot elongation and production of new axillary shoots was achieved with 4.4 μM BA and 0.2 μM IBA in Rugini and in DKW medium. However, shoot elongation in most genotypes was favored when 2.2 μM BA and 0.2 μM IBA was used, in both, DKW and Rugini medium. The optimal gelling agent for Juglans hybrid shoot cultures was Kobe agar in Rugini medium. Highest rooting percentages were obtained on DKW medium with 12 µM IBA with 5 days in darkness followed by root expression under light on a mixture of gelified ¼ DKW medium and vermiculite. During acclimatization, more than 75 % of the plantlets continued to grow vigorously.

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We thank the Government of Vietnam and NW-FVA (Northwest German Forest Research Institute) for Funding and providing facilities. We also thank Dr. Nguyen Van Thinh for editing the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Forest Genetic Resources, Northwest German Forest Research Institute (NW-FVA), Hann. Münden, Germany

    P. N. Tuan, A. Meier-Dinkel, A. M. Höltken & I. Wenzlitschke

  2. Institute of Horticultural Production Systems, Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany

    P. N. Tuan & T. Winkelmann

  3. Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry, Dalat University, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam

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Tuan, P.N., Meier-Dinkel, A., Höltken, A.M. et al. Paving the way for large-scale micropropagation of Juglans × intermedia using genetically identified hybrid seed. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 126, 153–166 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-016-0986-5

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