Somatic embryogenesis as a tool for reproduction of genetically stable plants in banana and confirmatory field trials

Uma, S.; Krishnaveni, M.; Backiyarani, S.; Saraswathi, M.; Durai, P.; Karthic, Raju

doi:10.1007/s11240-021-02108-0

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“…ECS produced somatic embryos that germinated on an MS medium supplemented with BAP (0.22 μM) + IAA (1.14 μM) (Morroquin et al., 1993). However, regeneration of plantlets from immature embryos was higher than mature embryos ( Uma et al., 2021 ).…”

Section: Somatic Embryogenesis Systemmentioning

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Biotechnological interventions in banana: current knowledge and future prospects

Justine

Kaur

Savita

et al. 2022

Heliyon

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Section: Somatic Embryogenesis Systemmentioning

confidence: 95%

Biotechnological interventions in banana: current knowledge and future prospects

Justine

Kaur

Savita

et al. 2022

Heliyon

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“…In commercial crops such as banana, tissue culturebased shoot tip culture techniques have played a great role in the micropropagation industry through high volume in vitro multiplication and generation of elite planting material. In the last decade, mass propagation through somatic embryogenesis and embryogenic cell suspension (ECS) has been achieved [66][67][68], suggesting that such protocols will be of potential benefit to the micropropagation industry. However, the need to maintain genetic uniformity in the clonally propagated plant population has become a major problem for the micropropagation industry, as any genetic variation in the plant progeny is an unwanted phenomenon [69].…”

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Fruit Crop Improvement with Genome Editing, In Vitro and Transgenic Approaches

Suprasanna

Jain

2023

Horticulturae

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Fruit species contribute to nutritional and health security by providing micronutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive phytoconstituents, and hence fruit-based products are becoming functional foods presently and for the future. Although conventional breeding methods have yielded improved varieties having fruit quality, aroma, antioxidants, yield, and nutritional traits, the threat of climate change and need for improvement in several other traits such as biotic and abiotic stress tolerance and higher nutritional quality has demanded complementary novel strategies. Biotechnological research in fruit crops has offered immense scope for large-scale multiplication of elite clones, in vitro, mutagenesis, and genetic transformation. Advanced molecular methods, such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS), QTLomics, genomic selection for the development of novel germplasm having functional traits for agronomic and nutritional quality, and enrichment of bioactive constituents through metabolic pathway engineering and development of novel products, are now paving the way for trait-based improvement for developing genetically superior varieties in fruit plant species for enhanced nutritional quality and agronomic performance. In this article, we highlight the applications of in vitro and molecular breeding approaches for use in fruit breeding.

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“…However, somatic embryogenesis is highly dependent on genotype and very laborious. Only a few cultivars of bananas have so far responded to somatic embryogenesis, with most elite cultivars, including most EAHBs, remaining recalcitrant [ 9 ]. Notably, low frequencies of somatic embryogenesis are observed in the few cultivars amenable to the process.…”

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Advances in Somatic Embryogenesis of Banana

Adero

Tripathi

2023

IJMS

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The cultivation of bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) holds significant global economic importance, but faces numerous challenges, which may include diverse abiotic and biotic factors such as drought and various diseases caused by fungi, viruses, and bacteria. The genetic and asexual nature of cultivated banana cultivars makes them unattractive for improvement via traditional breeding. To overcome these constraints, modern biotechnological approaches like genetic modification and genome editing have become essential for banana improvement. However, these techniques rely on somatic embryogenesis, which has only been successfully achieved in a limited number of banana cultivars. Therefore, developing new strategies for improving somatic embryogenesis in banana is crucial. This review article focuses on advancements in banana somatic embryogenesis, highlighting the progress, the various stages of regeneration, cryopreservation techniques, and the molecular mechanisms underlying the process. Furthermore, this article discusses the factors that could influence somatic embryogenesis and explores the prospects for improving the process, especially in recalcitrant banana cultivars. By addressing these challenges and exploring potential solutions, researchers aim to unlock the full potential of somatic embryogenesis as a tool for banana improvement, ultimately benefiting the global banana industry.

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Somatic embryogenesis as a tool for reproduction of genetically stable plants in banana and confirmatory field trials

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

Biotechnological interventions in banana: current knowledge and future prospects

Biotechnological interventions in banana: current knowledge and future prospects

Fruit Crop Improvement with Genome Editing, In Vitro and Transgenic Approaches

Advances in Somatic Embryogenesis of Banana

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