Embryo development represents a crucial developmental period in the life cycle of flowering
plants. To gain insights into the genetic programs that control embryo development in …

D-arginine (D-Arg) can promote embryogenic callus (EC) proliferation and increase the rate
of somatic embryo induction of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), yet the mechanism underlying …

RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq)-based gene expression analysis is applicable to a wide range
of biological purposes in various species. Reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT …

Larix principis-rupprechtii Mayr, a coniferous species indigenous to Northern China,
possesses significant ecological and economic value. Somatic embryogenesis offers a …

Davidia involucrata Baill.(D. involucrata), a rare and endangered wild plant, is native to
China and is globally recognized as an ornamental tree species. However, D. involucrata …

Background The conversion from non-embryogenic callus (NEC) to embryogenic callus
(EC) is the key bottleneck step in regeneration of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), and …

Somatic embryogenesis in mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.), an apomictic and
recalcitrant-seeded species, allows stock improvement through genetic manipulation as well …

The induction efficiency of maize embryonic callus is highly dependent on the genotype, and
only a few lines possess a high capacity for callus formation. Although certain genes and …

Highly efficient somatic embryogenesis (SE) initiation systems are crucial for the clonal
propagation and genetic transformation of Lilium Oriental× Trumpet hybrid. To elucidate the …

Maize is one of the most important cereal crops in Sub-Saharan Africa and an important
source of energy for humans. However, the difference in the dedifferentiation frequency of …