Direct generation of maize haploids via anther culture.

New inducers of maternal haploids in maize

On the basis of the first inducer of maternal haploids in maize (Zea mays L.), Stock 6 (Coe, 1959), a number of new inducer lines have been created (Tyrnov et al, 1984; Lasharmes et al, 1988; Sarkar et al, 1994; Shatskaya et al, 1994; Chalyk, 1999; Rober et al, 2005). The inducers possess dominant anthocyanin marker genes allowing haploids to be identified at different stages (dry seeds, seedli...

Colchicine induced embryogenesis and doubled haploid production in maize (Zea mays L.) anther culture

This study involves in vitro androgenesis of <sp...

improvement of maize (zea mays l.) anther culture embryogenesis and direct regeneration by different plant growth regulators and gelling agent

androgenesis via anther culture or microspore culture is one of the current methods for producing haploid and double haploid plants in maize. to use of this method in maize breeding program it should be able to regenerate enough plantlets. anthers culture usually is carried out indirectly via callus induction and regeneration on at least two different media. in this study a responsive genotype,...

Production and identification of doubled haploids in tropical maize.

The production of maize doubled haploid (DH) lines is a technique commonly used by private companies, but not by Brazilian public institutions. Research on this technique is essential to develop and improve the production of DH lines grown under tropical conditions. We assessed the ability of a gynogenetic haploid inducer system to induce haploids in a tropical environment, assessed the inducti...

Anther culture of iranian wheat germplasm using different media