Different influences on the induction of somatic embryogenesis from organs of adult plants of Pelargónium-Zonale hybrids were tested. There are three mature fields: plant material, culture medium and in vitro culture conditions. Concerning the plant material, the genotype (cultivar), the explant type and the physiological age of the tissue have the highest influences. The plant growth regulator Thidiazuron induced a maximum of 12 somatic embryos per explant. The temporary immersion system with RITA-vessels was very successful. There is a high potential in somatic embryogenesis of Pelargónium as a modern biotechnological propagation system for example as a target material for transformation or the production of artificial seeds.
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Different influences on the induction of somatic embryogenesis from organs of adult plants of Pelargónium-Zonale hybrids were tested. There are three mature fields: plant material, culture medium and in vitro culture conditions. Concerning the plant material, the genotype (cultivar), the explant type and the physiological age of the tissue have the highest influences. The plant growth regulator Thidiazuron induced a maximum of 12 somatic embryos per explant. The temporary immersion system with R...
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