An In Vitro Method to Rescue Embryos of Horseradish, a Reputedly Sterile Plant

M. Ozgur, A. M. Shehata, R. M. Skirvin, M. A. Norton, R. M.S. Mulwa, M. Uchanski, A. M. Hamblin, M. Babadoost

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Abstract

Horseradish has been reported to be frequently sterile and therefore difficult to improve by traditional sexual crosses. In this paper we report a simple method to perform embryo rescues on Murashige and Skoog medium without growth regulators. We then demonstrate the usefulness of the method by making crosses and self-pollinated seeds of several horseradish lines, rescuing the embryos in vitro, and growing the seedlings in soil in a greenhouse. Seedlings obtained in these experiments are being prepared for field plantings. We hope that this simple procedure will speed worldwide efforts to improve horseradish germplasm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)99-105
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Vegetable Crop Production
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2 2004

Keywords

  • Armoracia rusticana
  • Embryo rescue
  • Horseradish
  • Tissue culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Plant Science

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