In vitro germination of Abricó-de-Macaco (Couroupita guianensis aubl.)zygotic embryos in different culture media and light spectra

ABSTRACT: Couroupita guianensis Aubl. is an Amazonian forest species with important medicinal and ornamental value. This study evaluated the effect of different culture media and light spectra on the in vitro germination and development of the zygotic embryos of C. guianensis. The culture media, MS and WPM, were evaluated without the addition of plant growth regulators and were associated with four LED light spectra: white (CW), 70% red + 30% blue (R2B), 100% red (R), and 100% blue (B). One hundred percent of the seeds successfully underwent in vitro germination, and the culture media did not interfere with embryo development. In addition to this, the different light spectra induced in vitro morphogenesis and R2B treatment significantly promoted the production of secondary roots. This effect may aid in the rooting and acclimatization of seedlings of this species.

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Main Authors: Demétrio,Christian Aparecido, Jacob,Jéssica Fernanda de Oliveira, Ambrosano,Guilherme Bovi, Rodrigues,Paulo Hercílio Viegas
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2022
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782022000100403
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