Regeneration through somatic embryogenesis of an elite colombian Theobroma cacao L. variety
In this research we evaluate two protocols of propagation via somatic embryogenesis from floral explants using two elite clones BIOB and ICS95 of Theobroma cacao L. We obtained 50 and 32% of embryogenic callus on ICS95 and BIOB respectively with Fontanel et al., (2002) protocol modified after three months of culture. The embryos went through four phases; Induction, Formation, Maduration and Mantenimiento which corresponded each one with different media culture. For secondary somatic embryogenesis we obtained 23% of embryos from primary somatic embryos in a medium with 1mg/L of 2,4,5 T (2,4,5 Triclorofenoxiacetic). Also we obtained plants that developed new roots applying pulses with IBA (Indol Butiric Acid) 0.5mg/L and 0.5g/L for a minute. The developed plants were moved to a mix of potting soil and sand (1:1) for their ex vitro adaptation, getting 66% of acclimatized plants. The histological analysis showed the typical characteristics of the embryogenic development. This is the first report where it is achieved the successful conversion to plantlets (68%) and ex vitro adaptation of a colombian cocoa variety via primary and secondary embryogenesis.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Bogotá - Instituto de Biotecnología
2011
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/biotecnologia/article/view/27916 |
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