A systematic comparison of embryogenic and non-embryogenic cells of banana (Musa spp. AAA): Ultrastructural, biochemical and cell wall component analyses.

Highlights: [•] Hormones and cell wall epitopes are compared in embryogenic and non-embryogenic banana calli. [•] Indole-3-acetic acid, abscisic acid and zeatin riboside are more abundant in embryogenic cells. [•] Fucosylated xyloglucans are more abundant in the cell walls of embryogenic cells. [•] The AGP epitopes JIM16, MAC204 and MAC207 are related to embryogenic competence. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]