In Vitro Embryogenesis in Higher Plants

This volume presents an overview of recent advances, innovative applications, and future prospects of in vitro embryogenesis in higher plants. The book's chapters are divided into five parts: Part I contains reviews on general topics (microspore; zygotic and somatic embryogenesis; in vitro and in vivo asexual embryogenesis; advances on the genetic, physiological, and proteomic knowledge of somatic embryo formation; role of apoptosis and mitochondria in somatic embryogenesis; and innovation in the use of bioreactors). The remaining four parts discuss step-wise protocols on somatic embryogenesis in selected horticultural plants (Part II); forest trees (Part III); gametic embryogenesis (Part IV); and pivotal topics, such as the detection of epigenetics modifications during microspore embryogenesis, the in vitro embryogenesis and plant regenerations from isolated zygotes, the synthetics seed production, the induction and maturation of somatic embryos, and the cryostorage of embryogenic cultures (Part V). Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and thorough, In Vitro Embryogenesis in Higher Plants , is a useful source of information and ideas for plant tissue culturists, cell biologists, embryologists, horticulturists, and operators of commercial nurseries. This book will introduce the fascinating work in in vitro embryogenesis in higher plants to students and young scientists.

Includes cutting-edge methods and protocols Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Maria Antonietta Germana' Dipartimento DEMETRA Università degli Studi di Palermo Viale Delle Scienze, 11 90128 Palermo -Italy e-mail: mariaantonietta.germana@unipa.it Tel. +39-09123896094 Fax: +39-09123860813 Cell. +39 388 0400044 Cell. +39 320 8397040

Maurizio Lambardi, CNR-IVALSA/Istituto per la Valorizzazione del Legno e delle Specie Arboree, Polo Scientifico, via Madonna del Piano n. 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Firenze), Italy
Email: lambardi@ivalsa.cnr.it Tel: +39-055-5225685

Inhalt

A Comparison of In Vitro and In Vivo Asexual Embryogenesis.- Somatic Versus Zygotic Embryogenesis: Learning from Seeds.- Recent Advances on Genetic and Physiological Bases of In Vitro Somatic Embryo Formation.- Do Mitochondria Play a Central Role in Stress-Induced Somatic Embryogenesis?.- Dying with Style: Death Decision in Plant Embryogenesis.- Somatic Embryogenesis in Broad-Leaf Woody Plants: What We Can Learn from Proteomics.- Advances in Conifer Somatic Embryogenesis Since Year 2000.- Molecular Aspects of Conifer Zygotic and Somatic Embryo Development: A Review of Genome-Wide Approaches and Recent Insights.- Androgenesis in Solanaceae.- Bioreactors for Plant Embryogenesis and Beyond.- Somatic Embryogenesis and Genetic Modification of Vitis.- Somatic Embryogenesis in Peach-Palm (Bactris Gasipaes) Using Different Explant Sources.- Somatic Embryogenesis: Still a Relevant Technique in Citrus Improvement.- Somatic Embryogenesis Induction and Plant Regeneration in Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo L. ).- Somatic Embryogenesis in Olive (Olea Europaea L. subsp. Europaea var. Sativa and var. Sylvestris).- Somatic Embryogenesis in Crocus Sativus L..- Somatic Embryogenesis in Lisianthus (Eustoma Russellianum Griseb ).- Somatic Embryogenesis in Two Orchid Genera (Cymbidium, Dendrobium).- Somatic Embryogenesis of Lilium from Microbulb Transverse Thin Cell Layers.- Somatic Embryogenesis and Plant Regeneration of Brachiaria Brizantha.- Somatic Embryogenesis in Pinus Spp.