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Artificial seed from Pinus patula somatic embryos

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: Somatic and zygotic embryos of Pinus patula Scheide et Deppe. were encapsulated in 2.2% sodium alginate to examine the potential of producing artificial seeds. The alginate beads were supplemented with sucrose, maltose and activated charcoal. Somatic embryos encapsulated in alginate beads supplemented with both sucrose and charcoal germinated from the alginate beads after 14 days, and could be stored for 20 days with a 30% decrease in the percentage germination.

Source: South African Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6299(15)30428-2

Authors: S.G. Sparg, N.B. Jones, J. van Staden

Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750