Plant-specific environmental and developmental signals regulate the mismatch repair protein MSH6 in Arabidopsis thaliana.

The DNA mismatch repair (MMR) is a postreplicative system that guarantees genomic stability by correcting mispaired and unpaired nucleotides. In eukaryotic nuclei, MMR is initiated by the binding of heterodimeric MutS homologue (MSH) complexes to the DNA error or lesion. Among these proteins, MSH2-MSH6 is the most abundant heterodimer. Even though the MMR mechanism and proteins are highly conserved throughout evolution, physiological differences between species can lead to different regulatory features. Here, we investigated how light, sugar, and/or hormones modulate Arabidopsis thaliana MSH6 expression pattern. We first characterized the promoter region of MSH6. Phylogenetic shadowing revealed three highly conserved regions. These regions were analyzed by the generation of deletion constructs of the MSH6 full-length promoter fused to the ß-glucuronidase (GUS) gene. Combined, our in silico and genetic analyses revealed that a 121-bp promoter fragment was necessary for MSH6 expression and contained potential cis-acting elements involved in light- and hormone-responsive gene expression. Accordingly, light exposure or sugar treatment of four-day old A. thaliana seedlings triggered an upregulation of MSH6 in shoot and root apical meristems. Appropriately, MSH6 was also induced by the stem cell inducer WUSCHEL. Further, the stimulatory effect of light was dependent on the presence of phyA. In addition, treatment of seedlings with auxin or cytokinin also caused an upregulation of MSH6 under darkness. Consistent with auxin signals, MSH6 expression was suppressed in the GATA23 RNAi line compared with the wild type. Our results provide evidence that endogenous factors and environmental signals controlling plant growth and development regulate the MSH6 protein in A. thaliana.

Protocol for in vitro rooting of Pyrus comunnis rootstocks / Protocolo de enraizamento in vitro de porta-enxertos de Pyrus comunnis

Effective protocols for in vitro rooting for woody fruit trees are still a challenge for in vitro seedling production, especially when there is a need to insert new cultivars or rootstocks. These protocols are essential to accelerate studies in plant breeding programs and for seedling distribution. This study evaluated the use of 6-Benzylaminopurine (IBA) in in vitro rooting of Pyruscomunnis rootstocks, clones 'OHxF87' and Pyrodwarf. Explant exposure times (0, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours) to 20 mg L-1 IBA were tested for in vitro rooting. The exposure to IBA resulted in rooting rates above 80%, surpassing some results reported in the literature. The 24-hour treatment provided 81,81% survival, leading to an average growth of five roots with 19 mm length, for 'OHxF87' rootstock. The same exposure time resulted in the highest survival rate (75%) and the highest mean root number, seven roots per plant with 10 mm length, for 'PDW' rootstock. Root formation did not occur in the absence of synthetic auxin. Therefore, it can be concluded that a 24-hour exposure at 20 mg L-1 IBA was sufficient to promote in vitro rooting in 'OHxF87' and Pyrodwarf rootstocks'.

Protocolos eficazes de enraizamento in vitro de frutíferas lenhosas ainda são um desafio para produção de mudas in vitro, especialmente quando há necessidade de inserção de novas cultivares ou porta-enxerto. Esses protocolos são essenciais para acelerar estudos nos programas de melhoramento genético e também para distribuição posterior das mudas. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a utilização da 6-Benzilaminopurina no enraizamento in vitro de porta-enxerto Pirus comunnis, clones 'OHxF87' e Pyrodwarf. Para o enraizamento, foi testado o tempo de exposição dos explantes ao AIB. Para tanto, foram utilizados 20 mg L-1 do fitohormônio nas horas 0, 24, 48, 72 e 96 horas. A exposição ao AIB resultou em taxas de enraizamento acima de 80%, superando alguns resultados encontrados na literatura. Para o porta-enxerto 'OHxF87', o tratamento de 24 horas proporcionou 81,81% de sobrevivência, promovendo em média cinco raízes com comprimento de 19 mm. O mesmo tratamento para o porta-enxerto 'PDW' resultou na maior taxa de sobrevivência (75%), bem como no maior número médio de raízes, sete raízes por planta, com comprimento de 10 mm. Na ausência de auxina sintética, a formação de raízes não ocorreu. Assim sendo, podemos concluir que o tempo de exposição de 24 horas a 20 mg L-1 de IBA foi suficiente para promover o enraizamento de porta-enxertos Pyrus communis de 'OHxF87' e 'PDW'.

In Vitro Culture of Rosmarinus officinalis L. in a Temporary Immersion System: Influence of Two Phytohormones on Plant Growth and Carnosol Production.

Emerging infectious diseases have become a major global problem with public health and economic consequences. It is an urgent need to develop new anti-infective therapies. The natural diterpene carnosol exhibit a wide variety of interesting antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it is considered a theoretical inhibitor of COVID-19 Mpro. However, this compound is present in the family Lamiaceae in low quantities. To obtain carnosol in concentrations high enough to develop pharmacological studies, we evaluated the efficiency of a micropropagation protocol of Rosmarinus officinalis using a solid medium and a temporary immersion system (TIS), as well as the effect of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) and α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) on the growth of shoots. Moreover, we developed and validated an analytical method to quantify carnosol using the H-point standard additions method in the high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detector (HPLC-DAD). After 30 days of culture, TIS produced the maximum number of shoots per explant (24.33 ± 1.15) on a liquid medium supplemented with 6-BAP at 5.0 mg L-1. Next, we also evaluated the effect of immersion time and frequency for TIS. After 72 days of culture, the best results were obtained with an immersion cycle of 1 min every 12 h, yielding 170.33 ± 29.40 shoots. The quantification of carnosol on the samples was performed at a flow rate of 1.2 mL min-1 using binary isocratic mobile phase system 60:40 (v/v) 10 mM formic acid (pH 3.0) (A) and acetonitrile (B) on a reverse-phase column. The content of carnosol in the in vitro cultures was around 8-fold higher than in the wild plant. The present study represents an efficient alternative method to obtain carnosol for its pre-clinical and clinical development.

Multiplication, rooting in vitro, and acclimatization of Brassavola tuberculata Hook. (Orchidaceae), an orchid endemic to the brazilian atlantic rainforest / Multiplicação, enraizamento in vitro e aclimatização de Brassavola tuberculata Hook (Orchidaceae), uma orquídea endêmica da mata atlântica brasileira

The objective of this study was to promote the establishment of an in vitro culture of Brassavola tuberculata, testing different concentrations of naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) on multiplication and rooting, evaluating different substrates during acclimatization, as well as the effect of in vitro treatments. After germination, the seedlings of B. tuberculata were subjected to culture on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of NAA and BAP, and multiplication and rooting were assessed. During acclimatization, different substrates were tested: S1, Plantmax® and vermiculite (1: 1); S2, Plantmax® and grit (1: 1); and S3, dust fern. Also the effect of the in vitro culture treatments was evaluated: T1, control; T5, (2.5 µM NAA +5 µM BAP); and T7, (5 µM NAA + 0 µM BAP). The favorable balance of cytokinins promoted by treatment T5 yielded the largest number of shoots and leaves in B. tuberculata. The greatest length of leaves and roots, and highest root number were observed in the treatment T7, favored by the presence of auxin. This treatment had a positive effect with respect to plant acclimatization: T7 associated with substrate S1 provided the most suitable conditions for acclimatization of seedlings of B. tuberculata, providing greater number and length of leaves, and high survival rate.

Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, promover o estabelecimento do cultivo in vitro de Brassavola tuberculata, testando diferentes concentrações de ANA e BAP na multiplicação e no enraizamento, e avaliar diferentes substratos e o efeito dos tratamentos de cultivo in vitro na aclimatização. Após a germinação das sementes, as plântulas de B. tuberculata foram submetidas ao cultivo em meio MS suplementado com diferentes concentrações de ácido naftaleno acético (ANA) e 6-benzilaminopurina (BAP), sendo avaliados a multiplicação e o enraizamento. Foram testados diferentes substratos: S1 (Plantmax e vermiculita (1:1)); S2 (Plantmax e areia (1:1)) e S3 (pó de xaxim) na aclimatização e, posteriormente, o efeito dos tratamentos do cultivo in vitro: T1 (controle), T5 (2,5 ANA + 5 BAP) e T7 (5 ANA + 0 BAP), na aclimatização. O balanço favorável às citocininas promovido pelo tratamento T5 (2,5 µM ANA + 5 µM BAP) promoveu maior número de brotos e de folhas em B. tuberculata. O maior comprimento das folhas, das raízes e maior número de raízes foi observado no tratamento T7 (5 µM ANA e 0 µM BAP), favorável a auxina. Este tratamento apresentou efeito positivo com relação a aclimatização das plantas: T7 associado ao substrato S1, Plantmax e vermiculita (1:1) proporcionou melhores condições para a aclimatização das plântulas de B. tuberculata, propiciando maior número e comprimento das folhas, e elevada taxa de sobrevivência.

ESTABLECIMIENTO DEL SISTEMA DE REGENERACIÓN POR EMBRIOGÉNESIS SOMÁTICA DE Azadirachta indica A. Juss. / Establishment of Regeneration System for Somatic Embryogenesis of Azadirachta Indica A. Juss.

Azadirachta indica, es una planta con múltiples aplicaciones tanto forestal como farmacológica. Por ende, el establecimiento del sistema de cultivo in vitro por embriogénesis somática ofrece diversas y variadas ventajas, tales como obtener plantas altamente productivas en metabolitos. En este estudio, se utilizaron secciones foliares y cotiledonares, inducidas en medios MS (1962) suplementados con: BAP sólo y combinado con ANA / 2,4-D, TDZ sólo y con ABA. La regeneración fue con MS sólo o con K + AIA y BAP + AIA. Como resultado se estableció un sistema eficiente con secciones de cotiledones, observándose organogénesis a bajas concentraciones de BAP, mientras a altos niveles de BAP (2,5 mg.L-1), así como con TDZ + ABA (0,02 + 1 mg.L-1) respectivamente favorecieron la embriogénesis somática primaria y secundaria en un 96 % y 71 % respectivamente. La regeneración fue 71 % con MS, mientras que el enraizamiento fue de 86,67 % con MS½, obteniéndose plantas completas a corto plazo.

Azadirachta indica, is a plant with multiple forest and pharmacological application. Therefore, the establishment of in vitro culture system for somatic embryogenesis offers several distinct advantages such as obtaining highly productive plant metabolites. In this study, were used sections cotyledon and leaf, induced on MS medium (1962) supplemented with: BAP alone and combined with NAA / 2,4-D, TDZ alone and ABA. Regeneration was with MS alone or with K + BAP + IAA and IAA. As a result was established an efficient system with cotyledon sections, being observed organogenesis at low concentrations of BAP, while high levels of BAP (2.5 mg.L-1) with 96 % and TDZ + ABA (0.02 + 1 mg.L-1) with 71 %, favoring the primary and secondary somatic embryogenesis. Regeneration was 71 % with MS; rooting was 86.67 % with MS½, presenting whole plants obtained short term.

FORMACIÓN DE EMBRIONES SOMÁTICOS A PARTIR DE SEMILLAS INMADURAS EN Sorghum bicolor VARIEDAD CIAP 132-R / Formation of Somatic Embryos from Immature Seeds of Sorghum bicolor Sorghum Variety CIAP 132-R

Existen varios protocolos de regeneración de plantas vía embriogénesis somática de Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, sin embargo los porcentajes de formación de callos con estructuras embriogénicas y regeneración de plantas son bajos. Es por ello que esta investigación tuvo como objetivo generar embriones somáticos en sorgo rojo variedad CIAP 132-R. Se ensayaron diferentes concentraciones de 2,4-D para la formación de callos, así como tres concentraciones de ácido ascórbico para eliminar la exudación de compuestos fenólicos por el explante. También para la formación de los embriones somáticos a partir de los callos se evaluaron diferentes concentraciones de 2,4-D y 6-BAP. El mayor porcentaje de formación de callos (57,5 %) se alcanzó con 18,1 µM de 2,4-D. Con la adición al medio de cultivo de 50,0 mg.l-1 de ácido ascórbico fue posible eliminar los compuestos fenólicos en el explante y en el medio de cultivo, además permitió incrementar el porcentaje de formación de callos con estructuras embriogénicas hasta un 95 %. El número mayor de embriones somáticos por callo se alcanzó en el medio de cultivo con concentraciones de 4,52 µM de 2,4- D, combinada con 2,22 µM de 6-BAP. Por primera vez, se logró la formación eficiente de embriones somáticos a partir de los callos obtenidos de semillas inmaduras germinadas como explante inicial en la variedad CIAP 132-R.

Several protocols of plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis from Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench have been development, however the percentage of calluses with embryogenic structures and plant regeneration are low. Therefore this study aimed to generate somatic embryos in red sorghum variety CIAP 132-R. Different concentrations of 2,4-D for callus formation, and three concentrations of ascorbic acid to remove phenolics exudation were assayed by explant. For the formation of embryos different concentrations of 2,4-D and 6-BAP were evaluated. The highest percentage of callus formation (57.5 %) was achieved with 18.1 µM 2,4-D. With the addition to the culture medium of 50.0 mg.l-1 of ascorbic acid was possible to eliminate the phenolic compounds in the explant and in the culture medium; also it allows increasing the percentage of calluses with embryogenic structures up to 95 %. The highest number of somatic embryos per callus was achieved with a reduction in the culture medium of 2,4-D to 4.52 µM in combination with 2.22 µM 6-BAP. For the first time, the efficiency of somatic embryo formation was obtained from the freshly germinated sprouts of immature seeds as initial explant CIAP 132-R.

Establecimiento in vitro de dos especies nativas de Costa Rica: Terminalia amazonia (Amarillón) y Vochysia allenii (Botarrama Blanco) / In vitro establishment of two species native to Costa Rica: Terminalia amazonia (Amarillón) and Vochysia allenii (Botarrama Blanco)

El objetivo de esta investigación fue lograr el establecimiento in vitro de la especie Terminalia amazonia y Vochysia allenii debido a la dificultad de propagarlas sexual y asexualmente con técnicas convencionales. Se logró establecer segmentos nodales de ambas especies en condiciones in vitro empleando el HgCl2 0,1 % con un tiempo de exposición de 5 minutos. El mejor medio de cultivo para nudos fue el WPM 100 % de sales para T.amazonia y para V. allenii fue el WPM 50 % de sales. Después de 28 días de cultivo se obtuvo un 42 % de nudos establecidos para T. amazonia y 10% para V. allenii. En ambas especies se evaluó el efecto sobre la brotación de cinco concentraciones de 6-bencilaminopurina (6-BAP) (0,0; 2.22, 4.44, 6.66, 8.88 μM L-1) y cinco de tidiazuron (TDZ) (0,0; 0.22, 0.45, 0.68, 0.90 μM L-1). Se obtuvó en promedio un brote por explante en los cinco tratamientos de BAP y TDZ utilizados.

The objective of this research was to achieve the in vitro establishment of the species Terminalia amazonia and Vochysia allenii due to the difficulty propagate sexually and asexually with conventional techniques. It was possible to establish the nodal segments of both species in in vitro conditions using 0.1 % HgCl2 with an exposure time of 5 minutes. The best nodal culture medium was 100 % WPM salts in T. amazonia and V. allenii was WPM 50% salts. After 28 days of culture 42 % of nodal segments to T. amazonia and V. allenii 10% was obtained. In both species, the effect on sprouting of five concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) (0.0, 2.22, 4.44, 6.66, 8.88 μM L-1) and five thidiazuron (TDZ) (0.0, 0.22, 0.45, 0.68, 0.90 μM L-1) was evaluated. Outbreak was scored on average per explant in the five treatments of BAP and TDZ used.

Diodos emissores de luz e concentrações de BAP na multiplicação in vitro de morangueiro / Light-emitting diodes and BAP concentrations in the in vitro strawberry multiplication

Realizou-se um estudo para avaliar o efeito de fontes de luz na micropropagação de morangueiro, com níveis crescentes de BAP no meio de cultivo. Para tanto, inocularam-se gemas de brotações da cultivar 'Sabrosa' em meio MS com 30g L-1 de sacarose, 100mg L-1 de mio-inositol, 7g L-1 de ágar e BAP (0; 0,3; 0,6; 0,9; e 1,5mg L-1), em pH 5,8. Os explantes foram cultivados a 25+2°C, com 16 horas de fotoperíodo e luminosidade de 20µmol m-2 s-1, esta última fornecida por diferentes fontes de luz (LED azul-EDEB 3LA1, LED verde-EDET 3LA1, LED vermelho-EDER 3LA3, lâmpada fluorescente Growlux e lâmpada fluorescente branca). Os tratamentos foram dispostos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em um fatorial 5x5 (concentrações de BAP x fontes de luz), com seis repetições. O experimento foi repetido em três subcultivos sucessivos de 35 dias cada. Nestes avaliaram-se o número de brotações por explante e a altura das brotações. Ao final do terceiro subcultivo, determinaram-se, ainda, as concentrações de carotenoides e de clorofilas a e b, independentemente do nível de BAP. Maior número de brotações por explante foi obtido sob LEDs vermelhos e verdes. Concentrações de BAP no meio de cultura entre 0,82 e 1,22mg L-1, dependendo da fonte de luz, proporcionaram maior multiplicação in vitro de brotações. Sob todas as fontes de luz foram obtidas brotações de maior comprimento em meio isento de BAP. Brotações cultivadas sob LEDs vermelhos apresentaram maior quantidade de pigmentos fotossintéticos, enquanto aquelas sob LEDs verdes e lâmpadas Growlux apresentaram a menor.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of light in strawberry micropropagation, under increasing levels of BAP in culture medium. 'Sabrosa' shoots were inoculated in MS medium supplemented with 30g L-1 sucrose, 100mg L-1 myo-inositol, 7 agar g L-1 and BAP (0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9; e 1.5mg L-1), pH 5.8. The explants were cultivated at 25+2°C, 16 hours photoperiod and 20µmol m-2 s-1. The luminosity was supplied by different sources of light (blue-EDEB 3LA1 LED, green-EDET 3LA1 LED, red-EDER 3LA3 LED, Growlux fluorescent lamp and white fluorescent lamp). The experimental design was a factorial entirely randomized (5 concentrations of BAP x 5 light sources) with six replications. The experiment was repeated in three successive subcultures of 35 days each, being evaluated the shoot number per explant and shoot height. The carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b determinations were carried out after the third subculture, independently of BAP concentration. Shoot number per explant was higher under red and green LEDs. BAP concentrations between 0.82 and 1.22mg L-1 in culture medium showed higher multiplication rate depending on the light source. Shoot length was highest in culture medium without BAP under all light sources. Shoots cultivated under red LEDs showed higher concentration of photosynthetic pigments, while those under green LEDs and Growlux light bulbs showed the lowest.

Diodos emissores de luz e concentrações de BAP na multiplicação in vitro de morangueiro

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of light in strawberry micropropagation, under increasing levels of BAP in culture medium. 'Sabrosa' shoots were inoculated in MS medium supplemented with 30g L-1 sucrose, 100mg L-1 myo-inositol, 7 agar g L-1 and BAP (0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9; e 1.5mg L-1), pH 5.8. The explants were cultivated at 25+2°C, 16 hours photoperiod and 20µmol m-2 s-1. The luminosity was supplied by different sources of light (blue-EDEB 3LA1 LED, green-EDET 3LA1 LED, red-EDER 3LA3 LED, Growlux fluorescent lamp and white fluorescent lamp). The experimental design was a factorial entirely randomized (5 concentrations of BAP x 5 light sources) with six replications. The experiment was repeated in three successive subcultures of 35 days each, being evaluated the shoot number per explant and shoot height. The carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b determinations were carried out after the third subculture, independently of BAP concentration. Shoot number per explant was higher under red and green LEDs. BAP concentrations between 0.82 and 1.22mg L-1 in culture medium showed higher multiplication rate depending on the light source. Shoot length was highest in culture medium without BAP under all light sources. Shoots cultivated under red LEDs showed higher concentration of photosynthetic pigments, while those under green LEDs and Growlux light bulbs showed the lowest.

Realizou-se um estudo para avaliar o efeito de fontes de luz na micropropagação de morangueiro, com níveis crescentes de BAP no meio de cultivo. Para tanto, inocularam-se gemas de brotações da cultivar 'Sabrosa' em meio MS com 30g L-1 de sacarose, 100mg L-1 de mio-inositol, 7g L-1 de ágar e BAP (0; 0,3; 0,6; 0,9; e 1,5mg L-1), em pH 5,8. Os explantes foram cultivados a 25+2°C, com 16 horas de fotoperíodo e luminosidade de 20µmol m-2 s-1, esta última fornecida por diferentes fontes de luz (LED azul-EDEB 3LA1, LED verde-EDET 3LA1, LED vermelho-EDER 3LA3, lâmpada fluorescente Growlux e lâmpada fluorescente branca). Os tratamentos foram dispostos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em um fatorial 5x5 (concentrações de BAP x fontes de luz), com seis repetições. O experimento foi repetido em três subcultivos sucessivos de 35 dias cada. Nestes avaliaram-se o número de brotações por explante e a altura das brotações. Ao final do terceiro subcultivo, determinaram-se, ainda, as concentrações de carotenoides e de clorofilas a e b, independentemente do nível de BAP. Maior número de brotações por explante foi obtido sob LEDs vermelhos e verdes. Concentrações de BAP no meio de cultura entre 0,82 e 1,22mg L-1, dependendo da fonte de luz, proporcionaram maior multiplicação in vitro de brotações. Sob todas as fontes de luz foram obtidas brotações de maior comprimento em meio isento de BAP. Brotações cultivadas sob LEDs vermelhos apresentaram maior quantidade de pigmentos fotossintéticos, enquanto aquelas sob LEDs verdes e lâmpadas Growlux apresentaram a menor.

Diodos emissores de luz e concentrações de BAP na multiplicação in vitro de morangueiro

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of light in strawberry micropropagation, under increasing levels of BAP in culture medium. 'Sabrosa' shoots were inoculated in MS medium supplemented with 30g L-1 sucrose, 100mg L-1 myo-inositol, 7 agar g L-1 and BAP (0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9; e 1.5mg L-1), pH 5.8. The explants were cultivated at 25+2°C, 16 hours photoperiod and 20µmol m-2 s-1. The luminosity was supplied by different sources of light (blue-EDEB 3LA1 LED, green-EDET 3LA1 LED, red-EDER 3LA3 LED, Growlux fluorescent lamp and white fluorescent lamp). The experimental design was a factorial entirely randomized (5 concentrations of BAP x 5 light sources) with six replications. The experiment was repeated in three successive subcultures of 35 days each, being evaluated the shoot number per explant and shoot height. The carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b determinations were carried out after the third subculture, independently of BAP concentration. Shoot number per explant was higher under red and green LEDs. BAP concentrations between 0.82 and 1.22mg L-1 in culture medium showed higher multiplication rate depending on the light source. Shoot length was highest in culture medium without BAP under all light sources. Shoots cultivated under red LEDs showed higher concentration of photosynthetic pigments, while those under green LEDs and Growlux light bulbs showed the lowest.

Realizou-se um estudo para avaliar o efeito de fontes de luz na micropropagação de morangueiro, com níveis crescentes de BAP no meio de cultivo. Para tanto, inocularam-se gemas de brotações da cultivar 'Sabrosa' em meio MS com 30g L-1 de sacarose, 100mg L-1 de mio-inositol, 7g L-1 de ágar e BAP (0; 0,3; 0,6; 0,9; e 1,5mg L-1), em pH 5,8. Os explantes foram cultivados a 25+2°C, com 16 horas de fotoperíodo e luminosidade de 20µmol m-2 s-1, esta última fornecida por diferentes fontes de luz (LED azul-EDEB 3LA1, LED verde-EDET 3LA1, LED vermelho-EDER 3LA3, lâmpada fluorescente Growlux e lâmpada fluorescente branca). Os tratamentos foram dispostos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em um fatorial 5x5 (concentrações de BAP x fontes de luz), com seis repetições. O experimento foi repetido em três subcultivos sucessivos de 35 dias cada. Nestes avaliaram-se o número de brotações por explante e a altura das brotações. Ao final do terceiro subcultivo, determinaram-se, ainda, as concentrações de carotenoides e de clorofilas a e b, independentemente do nível de BAP. Maior número de brotações por explante foi obtido sob LEDs vermelhos e verdes. Concentrações de BAP no meio de cultura entre 0,82 e 1,22mg L-1, dependendo da fonte de luz, proporcionaram maior multiplicação in vitro de brotações. Sob todas as fontes de luz foram obtidas brotações de maior comprimento em meio isento de BAP. Brotações cultivadas sob LEDs vermelhos apresentaram maior quantidade de pigmentos fotossintéticos, enquanto aquelas sob LEDs verdes e lâmpadas Growlux apresentaram a menor.

EFEITO DE REGULADORES DE CRESCIMENTO E TIPO DE EXPLANTES NA MORFOGÊNESE in vitro DE Capsicum annuum L.

SUMMARY Apical, cotiledonary, and hypocotiledonary explants and in vitro regenerated shoots of Capsicum annuum cv. Agronômico 10 were grown in (MURASHIGE & SKOOG, 1962)-MS médium, suppiemented with different concentrations and combinations of BAP, Adenine and Thidiazuron. According to the explant type and growth regulators used different in vitro morphogenetic responses were attained. Generally, culture media having high concentrations of BAP and Thidiazuron promoted induction and yield of calli from seedling explants but rhizogenesis was favored only under low concentrations of BAP. Multiple axilary buds were formed only when the explant in vitro regenerated shoots. BAP at 26.64 and 39.96µM maximized proliferation in 2.08 and 2.23 shoots per explant, respectively.

RESUMO Explantes apicais, cotiledonares, hipocotiledonares e brotações regeneradas in vitro de Capsicum annuum cv. Agronômico 10 foram cultivados em meio (MURASHIGE & SKOOG, 1962)-MS suplementado com diferentes concentrações e combinações de BAP, adenina e tidiazuron. De acordo com o tipo de explante e reguladores de crescimento, foram obtidas diferentes respostas morfogenéticas. De modo geral, meios contendo concentrações mais elevadas de BAP e tidiazuron, promoveram a indução e produção de calos nos explantes provenientes de "seedlings", enquanto que a rizogênese foi favorecida em meios com baixas concentrações de BAP. Múltiplos brotos axilares foram formados somente quando utilizou-se como explante, brotações regeneradas in vitro. Os níveis de 26,64 e 39,96 µM de BAP possiblitaram a maximização da proliferação em aproximadamente 2,08 e 2,17 novas brotações por explante, respectivamente.

EFEITO DE REGULADORES DE CRESCIMENTO E TIPO DE EXPLANTES NA MORFOGÊNESE in vitro DE Capsicum annuum L

SUMMARY Apical, cotiledonary, and hypocotiledonary explants and in vitro regenerated shoots of Capsicum annuum cv. Agronômico 10 were grown in (MURASHIGE & SKOOG, 1962)-MS médium, suppiemented with different concentrations and combinations of BAP, Adenine and Thidiazuron. According to the explant type and growth regulators used different in vitro morphogenetic responses were attained. Generally, culture media having high concentrations of BAP and Thidiazuron promoted induction and yield of calli from seedling explants but rhizogenesis was favored only under low concentrations of BAP. Multiple axilary buds were formed only when the explant in vitro regenerated shoots. BAP at 26.64 and 39.96µM maximized proliferation in 2.08 and 2.23 shoots per explant, respectively.

RESUMO Explantes apicais, cotiledonares, hipocotiledonares e brotações regeneradas in vitro de Capsicum annuum cv. Agronômico 10 foram cultivados em meio (MURASHIGE & SKOOG, 1962)-MS suplementado com diferentes concentrações e combinações de BAP, adenina e tidiazuron. De acordo com o tipo de explante e reguladores de crescimento, foram obtidas diferentes respostas morfogenéticas. De modo geral, meios contendo concentrações mais elevadas de BAP e tidiazuron, promoveram a indução e produção de calos nos explantes provenientes de "seedlings", enquanto que a rizogênese foi favorecida em meios com baixas concentrações de BAP. Múltiplos brotos axilares foram formados somente quando utilizou-se como explante, brotações regeneradas in vitro. Os níveis de 26,64 e 39,96 µM de BAP possiblitaram a maximização da proliferação em aproximadamente 2,08 e 2,17 novas brotações por explante, respectivamente.