Formation of friable embryogenic callus in cassava is enhanced under conditions of reduced nitrate, potassium and phosphate.

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is an important research tool for the genetic improvement of cassava. The induction of friable embryogenic callus (FEC) is considered as a key step in cassava transformation. In the present study, the media composition was optimized for enhancing the FEC inducti...

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Main Authors: Yoshinori Utsumi, Chikako Utsumi, Maho Tanaka, Vu The Ha, Akihiro Matsui, Satoshi Takahashi, Motoaki Seki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5555663?pdf=render