Morphohistological examination on somatic embryogenesis of Musa acuminata cv. Mas (AA)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
Somatic embryogenesis is a routine method in obtaining mass-production of plantlets especially in Musa spp. Somatic embryogenesis is a process characterized by a series of morphological changes leading to plant regeneration. Therefore it is important to identify stages in somatic embryogenesis through morphological and histological characteristics. In this study, stages of somatic embryogenesis through morphohistological study could differentiate between embryogenic callus consisting of somatic embryos and non-embryogenic callus. In Musa spp., globular to torpedo shaped somatic embryos resulted in good suspension cultures followed by recovery of somatic embryos during developmental stage. The morphological observations were supported by histological sections of structures at all particular stages. Histological examination also revealed the vascular connection in germinated somatic embryos which later turned into a complete plantlet.
Keywords
Banana Cell suspensions Globular and torpedo stages Histology Somatic embryos developmental stage embryonic development fruit germination monocotyledon morphology regeneration Musa Musa acuminata
Divisions
InstituteofBiologicalSciences
Publication Title
Scientia Horticulturae
Volume
117
Issue
4