Mint (Mentha L., Lamiaceae) is a strongly scented herb of the family Lamiaceae that is
grown mostly by clonal propagation, making it a valuable species for the study of …

Somaclonal variation during in vitro culture is often an undesirable phenomenon but may
also be a source of genetic variation useful for breeders. The molecular mechanisms …

Background The origin of somaclonal variation has not been questioned previously, ie,“pre-
existing mutations” in explants and “newly induced mutations” arising from the tissue culture …

Understanding the genetic composition and population structure of plant species at a
molecular level is essential for the development of adequate strategies aimed at enhancing …

Somaclonal variation describes random cellular changes in plants regenerated through
tissue culture. It occurs in certain crops that undergo micropropagation and has been …

Abstract Background Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the most popular spices in the
world. It is used in cooking and the preservation of food and even has medicinal properties …

Premise Cultivation and naturalization of plants beyond their natural range can bring
previously geographically isolated taxa together, increasing the opportunity for hybridization …

Background Plants can transmit somatic mutations and epimutations to offspring, which in
turn can affect fitness. Knowledge of the rate at which these variations arise is necessary to …

The emergence of somaclonal variability in in vitro cultures is undesirable during
micropropagation, but this phenomenon may be a source of genetic variability sought by …

The Weismann theory (1) states that hereditary traits are transmitted exclusively from the
germline. The theory is valid in most animals (2) where germline cells are set aside early in …