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Optimization of maturation process for somatic embryo production and cryopreservation of embryogenic tissue inPinus koraiensis

Journal

PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
Volume 144, Issue 1, Pages 185-194

Publisher

SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11240-020-01918-y

Keywords

Korean pine; Somatic embryogenesis; Embryogenic masses; Cryopreservation; Mature embryo

Funding

  1. Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [2572018BW02]
  2. National Key RAMP
  3. D Program of China [2017YFD0600600]
  4. Innovation Project of State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding [2016C01]

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This study presents an improved method for generating Korean pine somatic embryos and establishing a cryopreservation protocol for embryogenic tissue. The enhanced procedure led to a higher yield of cotyledonary somatic embryos, while also preserving rare germplasm resources. Somatic embryogenesis technology shows potential for accelerating breeding and meeting future wood harvesting needs.
Key message The present work reports a significantly improved procedure for generating somatic embryos and cryopreservation of embryogenic tissue in Korean pine. Korean pine broadleaf mixed forests are important for maintaining biodiversity in Northeast China. Excessive harvesting of the Korean pine tree has led to it being listed as an endangered species in China. Somatic embryogenesis technology has the potential to accelerate breeding by improving seedling quality to meet future wood harvesting needs. In addition, rare and valuable germplasm resources can be maintained through the use of cryopreservation. Here, we described the utilization of somatic embryogenesis in Korean pine, with a focus on maturation and cryopreservation. Embryogenic tissues (ETs) were induced from immature seeds collected from open-pollinated sources of Korean pine (28 families). Highest induction percentage of ET reached 22%. The proliferation ability of ET in different cell lines differed. Increasing ABA(up to 80 mu M L- 1), gellan gum (up to 12 g L- 1) and sucrose (0.2 m L- 1) concentrations in maturation medium improved the yield of cotyledonary somatic embryo (SE). Maximum yield of cotyledonary SEs (160 SEs g(- 1)fresh mass) was obtained following ET dispersion on filter paper discs at low density (50 mg fresh mass). Both the germination percentage of SEs and survival percentage of regenerated plants were about 50%. Moreover, ET began to lose their potential for somatic embryogenesis after 6 months of subculture. ET cultures were cryopreserved, and culture recovery (133 SEs g(- 1)fresh mass) was demonstrated after thawing. In this paper we report a significantly improved procedure for generating Korean pine SEs, leading to a high yield of cotyledonary SEs. A cryopreservation protocol for the ET of Korean pine was also established.

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