Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda)

Micah E. Stevens; Paula M. M. Pijut

doi:10.1007/s11240-011-0021-9

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Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda)

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Micah E. Stevens, Paula M. M. Pijut

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-011-0021-9

Source:

Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 108: 129-135.

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Abstract

Pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda (Bush) Bush) is at risk for extirpation by an exotic insect, the emerald ash borer (EAB). Pumpkin ash is limited to wetland areas of the Eastern United States, and has been listed as an endangered species because of EAB activity. Pumpkin ash provides many benefits to the ecosystem, and its wood is used in the manufacturing industry. In vitro regeneration provides an integral tool for the mass propagation and genetic transformation of pumpkin ash to combat EAB. Therefore, a plant regeneration protocol was developed for pumpkin ash.

Keywords

adventitious shoots, emerald ash borer, Fraxinus, organogenesis, rooting

Citation

Stevens, Micah E.; Pijut, Paula M. 2012. Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 108: 129-135.