Rice (Oryza sativa L.): Factors Affecting Androgenesis
Journal
Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry
Part Of
AGRICULTURE,volume 2
Pages
123–138
Date Issued
1986
Author(s)
Chi-Chang Chen
Hsin-Sheng Tsay
Chien-Rong Huang
Abstract
The frequency of the induction of androgenesis in cultured anthers in general is rather low. In order to utilize anther culture in crop breeding programmes, it is essential that the haploids are produced in large numbers. In this communication various factors responsible for enhancing androgenesis in rice are discussed.
Subjects
callus formation
oryza sativa
anther culture
Donor Plant
Activate Charcoal
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Type
book chapter