Author(s): Hamid Elhag, Anna Whipkey and Jules Janick
Article publication date: 1988-04-01
Vol. 6 No. 1 (yearly), pp. 31-43.
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Keywords
embryogenesis, asexual, cultures
Abstract
Asexual embryogenesis occurred spontaneously in embryogenic-competent Callus of Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) obtained from certain clones of asexual embryos. The Coconut water (CW) promoted embryo initiation and development at 10% and 20% w/v respectively. Cultures previously rejuvenated with coconut water (CW) developed better than non-rejuvenated and the effect was greatest in liquid than in semi solid media. The effect of other growth factors was studied