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Establishment of Organogenesis Protocol for Genetic Modification of ‘Yellow Pitaya’ Selenicereus megalanthus (Cactaceae)

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: There is a need to improve the existing germplasm of yellow pitaya (Selenicereus megalanthus), particularly for fruit quality and traits. The genetic transformation requires organogenesis and shoot regeneration protocols. Therefore, the in vitro culture of the plant was successfully established from mature seeds. Results showed that 90% of the seeds were germinated. The plantlets require MS basalt medium for growth. MS added with 2 mg/L BAP (6-benzyldadenine) was suitable for organogenesis and production of explant for other purposes.

Source: International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

DOI: 10.9734/ijpss/2015/16725

Authors: Zuraida Rahman, Ayu Othman, Zainudin Meon, Aziz Ahmad, Suri Roowi, Arif Jusoh

Institutions: Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Language: English

Topic: Plant tissue culture and regeneration

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2317536738

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Cites: 11

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