1. Recent Advances in Plant Somatic Embryogenesis: Where We Stand and Where to Go?
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Martínez, MªTeresa and Corredoira, Elena
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DROUGHT tolerance ,EMBRYOLOGY ,GENE expression ,PLANT breeding ,REGENERATION (Botany) ,SOMATIC embryogenesis ,OIL palm - Abstract
This document is an editorial from the International Journal of Molecular Sciences discussing recent advances in plant somatic embryogenesis. Somatic embryogenesis is a process in which somatic cells undergo changes to form structures called somatic embryos, which can develop into plants. The article explores the applications of somatic embryogenesis in clonal propagation, genetic modification, and plant genome editing. It also discusses the use of somatic embryos in cryopreservation and the study of molecular mechanisms in plant development. The editorial highlights various studies on the induction of somatic embryogenesis, the role of transcription factors, the influence of auxins, and the practical applications of somatic embryogenesis in forest management and breeding programs. The authors conclude that while somatic embryogenesis is a powerful tool in plant biotechnology, further interdisciplinary research is needed to address remaining challenges. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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