Embryo production through somatic embryogenesis can be used to study cell differentiation in plants

作者：Quiroz Figueroa Francisco R; Rojas Herrera Rafael; Galaz Avalos Rosa M; Loyola Vargas Victor M^*

来源：Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 2006, 86(3): 285-301.

DOI：10.1007/s11240-006-9139-6

• plant tissue culture
• review
• somatic embryogenesis

Somatic embryogenesis is the process by which somatic cells, under induction conditions, generate embryogenic cells, which go through a series of morphological and biochemical changes that result in the formation of a somatic embryo. Somatic embryogenesis differs from zygotic embryogenesis in that it is observable, its various culture conditions can be controlled, and a lack of material is not a limiting factor for experimentation. These characteristics have converted somatic embryogenesis into a model system for the study of morphological, physiological, molecular and biochemical events occurring during the onset and development of embryogenesis in higher plants; it also has potential biotechnological applications. The focus of this review is on embryo development through somatic embryogenesis and especially the factors affecting cell and embryo differentiation.

• 出版日期2006-9