Plant Tissue Culture and Plant Somatic Embryogenesis–2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Plant in vitro cultures and plant somatic embryogenesis is the focus of this 2nd Edition of the Special Issue entitled ‘Plant Tissue Culture and Plant Somatic Embryogenesis’. The methods employed to propagate and regenerate plants in in vitro cultures are being developed and enhanced continuously. Micropropagation is extensively used for the production of high-quality cuttings, and it is also employed in gene banks for the in vitro conservation and storage of plant genetic resources. A micropropagation is also a crucial tool for the production of specific secondary metabolites of medicinal plants. One of the most efficient plant regeneration methods is somatic embryogenesis. However, the genetic stability of plants can be disrupted during micropropagation and regeneration processes. Therefore, ensuring the true-to-type nature of plants obtained through these methods requires confirmation of their genetic stability. Molecular markers, applicable at any stage of plant development, are particularly effective for this purpose. The genetic variability induced through techniques such as mutagenesis, or genetic transformation, in in vitro cultures also facilitates the breeding of novel crop cultivars.

Considering these advancements, researchers are encouraged to publish original research and review articles presenting methods that are applicable to plant propagation and regeneration in vitro cultures, particularly focusing on somatic embryogenesis. Manuscripts addressing the determination of the genetic stability of plants post-regeneration, micropropagation, or the use of in vitro culture methods for secondary metabolite production or plant breeding are highly welcome.

Dr. Justyna Lema-Rumińska
Dr. Danuta Kulpa
Guest Editors

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• breeding
• elicitation
• genetic stability
• micropropagation
• molecular markers
• regeneration
• slow growth
• somatic embryos

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