Exploring the potential application of coconut water in healthcare and biotechnology: a review

Mu, Zhihua; Tran, Binh-Minh; Xu, Hang; Yang, Zhuang; Qamar, U. Zaman; Wang, Xingwei; Xiao, Yong; Luo, Jie

doi:10.48130/bpr-0024-0009

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“…The induction of calluses during the micropropagation process is one of the most important stages in somatic embryogenesis, directly linked to the final multiplication rate [2,14]. The micropropagation of the coconut palm is influenced by various factors, including the composition of the culture medium, the type of explants used [15], the presence of plant growth regulators, heterogeneous responses, and the acclimatization procedure [16]. The quality of the explant is certainly important, as indicated by Nwite et al [16].…”

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The Influence of Maturity, Storage, and Embryo Size on Coconut Callus Induction Success

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Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera L.) are globally significant palms with both economic and cultural value. Despite the increasing demand for coconut products, production is decreasing globally due to palm senility, pests, and diseases. It has been estimated that over half of the world’s coconut palms need to be replaced immediately. The coconut industry has acknowledged that conventional propagation methods are unlikely to yield sufficient high-quality planting material. Therefore, coconut tissue culture is considered a potential solution to this problem. By using coconut tissue culture, a large number of plantlets can be obtained in a short period of time. In this study, the quality of explants and the development stage (visible shoot/non-visible shoot) of coconut used for micropropagation were examined. To our knowledge, little research has been undertaken on this aspect of coconut micropropagation. Our results indicated that tender coconut fruit exhibited an advantage over mature fruits. In addition, coconut plumule explants subjected to an extended storage of 15 days demonstrated enhanced development compared to those without storage. Notably, smaller embryos utilized as explants displayed superior callus formation compared to their larger counterparts. Finally, embryos possessing shoots exhibited improved callus initiation, albeit accompanied by a more pronounced browning effect. Further investigations are required to obtain more knowledge about the most suitable conditions for plumule explants that lead to optimal callus initiation.

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