Induction of tetraploids in Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L'Her. ex Vent.) by colchicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L'Hér. ex Vent. has the characteristics of strong stress resistance, high crude protein content, and pruning tolerance. It is an ecological, economic, and medicinal plant. Polyploid plants usually perform better than their corresponding diploid plants in terms of nutrients, active substances, and stress resistance.

Results

In this study, the leaves, calli, and seeds of diploid B. papyrifera were used for tetraploid induction by colchicine. The induction effect of colchicine on B. papyrifera was summarized through the early morphology, chromosome count and flow cytometry. It was concluded that the best induction effect (18.6%) was obtained when the leaves of B. papyrifera were treated in liquid MS (Murashige and Skoog) medium containing

SUBMITTER: Lin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655367 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature