Embryo production through somatic embryogenesis can be used to study cell differentiation in plants

Somatic embryogenesis is the process by which somatic cells, under induction conditions, generate embryogenic cells, which go through a series of morphological and biochemical changes that result in the formation of a somatic embryo. Somatic embryogenesis differs from zygotic embryogenesis in that i...

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Published in:Plant cell, tissue and organ culture tissue and organ culture, 2006-09, Vol.86 (3), p.285-301
Main Authors: Quiroz-Figueroa, F.R, Rojas-Herrera, R, Galaz-Avalos, R.M, Loyola-Vargas, V.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
cell differentiation
cell growth
culture media
embryo culture
Eukaryotic cell cultures
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
literature reviews
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
Miscellaneous
Plant cells and fungal cells
plant physiology
somatic embryogenesis
somatic embryos
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Summary:Somatic embryogenesis is the process by which somatic cells, under induction conditions, generate embryogenic cells, which go through a series of morphological and biochemical changes that result in the formation of a somatic embryo. Somatic embryogenesis differs from zygotic embryogenesis in that it is observable, its various culture conditions can be controlled, and a lack of material is not a limiting factor for experimentation. These characteristics have converted somatic embryogenesis into a model system for the study of morphological, physiological, molecular and biochemical events occurring during the onset and development of embryogenesis in higher plants; it also has potential biotechnological applications. The focus of this review is on embryo development through somatic embryogenesis and especially the factors affecting cell and embryo differentiation.
ISSN:0167-6857
1573-5044
DOI:10.1007/s11240-006-9139-6