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ABSTRACT This study describes the in vitro seed germination and micropropagation of Plukenetia volubilis (sacha inchi), an oilseed crop rich in omega-3 fatty acids, with health benefits and several industrial applications. Seed germination was evaluated in different culture media (MS and 1/2 MS), seed coat presence/absence and culture temperature (18 °C and 28 °C). Micropropagation was performed using axillary bud development (ABD) on nodal segments from in vitro seedlings. KIN, BAP and 2-ip were evaluated for ABD, and the effect of modified MS in 453 mg L-1 CaCl2 and 351.62 mg L-1 MgSO4 on ABD and shoot survival was assessed to improve the process. Finally, six treatments were evaluated to optimize ABD and shoot leaf formation. Seed germination of 91.6 % was achieved in MS at 28 °C when the seed coat was removed. ABD was obtained in 45 % and 40 % with 0.4 mg L-1 KIN and 0.6 mg L-1 2-ip, respectively, with the least CAL. The modification in 453 mg L-1 CaCl2 then allowed 76 % ABD and 82 % explant survival. ABD response was optimized to 95 % and 2.45 leaves with MS medium + CaCl2 modification + 10 % coconut water + 0.4 mg L-1 KIN. The same results were obtained by replacing the latter with 0.6 mg L-1 2-ip. Rooting was achieved in MS without PGR, and acclimatization was successful. The results indicate that plant production via germination and vegetative propagation is effective for commercial purposes.

RESUMEN Este estudio describe la germinación in vitro y micropropagación de Plukenetia volubilis, un cultivo oleaginoso rico en omega-3 benéfico para la salud y con múltiples aplicaciones industriales. Se evaluó en la germinación diferentes medios de cultivo (MS y 1/2 MS), presencia-ausencia de testa y temperatura de cultivo (18 ° C y 28 ° C). La micropropagación se realizó vía yemas axilares (ABD) de plántulas in vitro. Se evaluó el efecto de KIN, BAP y 2-ip sobre ABD, seguidamente, para mejorar el proceso se evaluó el efecto de MS modificado en 453 mg L-1 CaCl2 y 351.62 mg L-1 MgSO4 sobre ABD y supervivencia del brote. Finalmente, se evaluaron seis tratamientos para optimizar ABD y la formación de hojas. Se logró una germinación 91,6 % en MS a 28 °C cuando se retiró la testa. Se obtuvo 45 % y 40 % de ABD con 0,4 mg L-1 KIN y 0,6 mg L-1 2-ip respectivamente, ambos con la menor CAL. Posteriormente, la modificación de CaCl2 permitió 76 % ABD y 82 % de supervivencia. Se optimizó ABD al 95 % con 2,45 hojas por brote con el medio: MS + modificación de CaCl2 + 10 % de agua de coco + 0.4 mg L-1 KIN, los mismos resultados se obtuvieron cambiando este último con 0,6 mg L-1 2-ip, se logró enraizamiento en MS sin PGR, y la aclimatización fue exitosa. Los resultados indican que la producción de plantas vía germinación y propagación vegetativa es efectiva con fines comerciales.

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Plant cell suspension culture of T. peruviana is a feasible biotechnological platform for the production of secondary metabolites with anti-proliferative/cytotoxic activity, as phenolic compounds (PC); however, different in in vitro growth conditions may affect the production, demanding strategies to increase the metabolite biosynthesis, as well as the development of sensitive and rapid analytical methods for metabolite monitoring. The Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy and Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) combined with Multivariate analysis (MVA) were used to detect significant differences in the PC production in cultures treated with two elicitors. The results suggest that the FT-NIR-MVA is useful for discriminating samples according to the treatment, showed significant influence of the PC signal. RP-HPLC-MVA showed that the elicitor effect occurs at 72 h post-elicitation. Detection of dihydroquercetin (maximum concentration = 12.59 mg/L), a flavonoid with anti-cancer properties, is highlighted. Future studies will be aimed at scaling this culture to increase the productivity of dihydroquercetin.

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Background: The yield of almonds [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb] could be low due to climatic problems and any factor improving kernel size and weight, such as the use of plant bioregulators (PBRs), should be beneficial. Results: Three plant bioregulators: 24-epibrassinolide (BL), gibberellic acid (GA3) and kinetin (KN) were applied at three spray concentrations to Non Pareil and Carmel cultivars, at two phenological stages during bloom, in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The results showed significant differences (P b 0.0001). For total dry weight of Non Pareil, the best treatment was BL (30 mg·L-1), with an average of 1.45 g, while the control was 1.30 g, at pink button during 2015. For Carmel, the best dry weight was 1.23 g, achieved with BL (30 mg·L-1) at fallen petals in both seasons. The average dry weight of the controls varied between 1.13 and 1.18 g. The greatest almond lengths and widths in Non Pareil were 24.98 mm and 15.05 mm, achieved with BL (30 mg·L-1) and KN (50 µL·L-1) treatments, respectively, applied at pink button in 2015. In Carmel, the greatest length and width were 24.38 and 13.44 mm, obtained with BL (30 mg·L-1) applied at the stages of pink button and fallen petals, respectively, in 2015. The control reached lengths between 22.33 and 23.38 mm, and widths between 11.99 and 12.93 mm. Conclusions: The use of the bioregulators showed significant favorable effects on dry weight, length and width of kernels at harvest, in both cultivars.

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El trabajo se realizó con el objetivo de obtener brotes in vitro vía organogénesis directa en sorgo variedad CIAP 2E-95, para la formación de callos con estructuras embriogénicas. Se tomaron semillas maduras de plantas que crecían en condiciones controladas, las que se desinfectaron y fueron colocadas a germinación en un medio de cultivo con las sales MS, mioinositol 100 mg L-1, sacarosa 3%, pH 5,7, Fitagel 2,5 g L-1. Para la multiplicación de los brotes, se estudiaron diferentes concentraciones de 6 Bencilaminopurina (6-BAP) y kinetina. El empleo en el medio de cultivo de multiplicación con las sales MS y 6- BAP 0,22 mg L-1, incrementó el número de brotes por explante y se observó la presencia de oxidación fenólica. La oxidación fenólica se contrarrestó con la adición al medio de cultivo de 50 mg L-1 de ácido ascórbico y se incrementó significativamente el número de brotes, altura y número de hojas. En la obtención de brotes in vitro de calidad para la formación de callos, estos fueron engrosados con las sales MS, sin reguladores de crecimiento, ácido ascórbico 50 mg L-1, Fitagel 2,5 g L-1, pH 5,7 y 40 g L-1 de sacarosa. La formación de callos con estructuras embriogénicas a partir del cilindro central de las hojas enrolladas del segmento más próximo a la base de los brotes engrosados se alcanzó a los 45 días de cultivo. Los segmentos del cilindro central de las hojas enrolladas constituyen una fuente segura y promisoria de explantes para la formación de callos embriogénicos.

The current work aimed to obtain in vitro shoots by direct organogenesis from sorghum variety CIAP 2E-95, for the formation of calluses with embryogenic structures. Mature seeds were collected from plants grown under controlled conditions, which were disinfected and were placed in a germination medium with MS salts, myo-inositol 100 mg L-1, 3% sucrose, pH 5.7, phytagel 2.5 g L-1. Different concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) and kinetin were studied for shoot multiplication. Using 6 - BAP 0.22 mg L-1 in the multiplication culture medium increased the number of shoots per explant, showing phenolic oxidation. Adding 50 mg L-1 of ascorbic acid to the culture medium resisted phenolic oxidation and the number of sprouts (5.0), height and number of leaves increased significantly. Quality in vitro buds for callus formation were obtained stimulating the thickening by using MS salts, without growth regulators, ascorbic acid 50 mg L-1, phytagel 2.5 g L-1 and pH 5.7 and 40 g L-1 of sucrose. The largest diameter of shoots, height, number of leaves and roots of in vitro plants, was achieved after 21 days of cultured in MS salts with 40 g L-1 sucrose. Calluses formation with embryogenic structures from the central cylinder of curled leaves of the nearest segment to the base of thickened shoots was achieved after 45 days of culture. Segments from the central cylinder of the curled leaves are a safe source for the formation of embryogenic calli.

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Four commercially grown wheat varieties of Pakistan, namely Inqilab-91, Chakwal-97, Tatara and Manthar were used for this investigation. For callus induction different concentrations of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid (2,4-D) along with 0.1 mg/L of Kinetin were evaluated. For regeneration initially different concentrations of Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) and 6-BenzylAminoPurine (BAP) were tested. Best hormone combinations were further subjected to Kinetin and 6-ã-ã-dimethylallylaminopurine (2iP). For Inqilab-91, Chakwal-97 and Manthar, 3 mg/L of 2,4-D was found optimum, which induced 83.25 percent, 77.75 percent and 95.20 percent of embryogenic calli, respectively. Maximum callus induction (97.18 percent) was observed in Tatara when 2 mg/L of 2,4-D was used. As regard to regeneration, Inqilab-91, Chakwal-97 and Manthar showed maximum regeneration on media containing 0.1 mg/L IAA, 0.4 mg/L Kinetin and 0.5 mg/L 2iP, regenerating 87.25 percent, 81.75 percent and 68.75 percent respectively. For Tatara maximum regeneration of 12.25 percent was obtained on 0.1 mg/L IAA and 2 mg/L of BAP. Presently optimized regeneration method holds promise for facilitating the deployment of agronomical important trait through genetic transformation for the improvement of this important food crop.

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Foram avaliados os efeitos de alterações na concentração de sacarose, do meio WPM - Wood Plant Medium - e da variação no número de gemas por segmento com diferentes doses de cinetina. Os experimentos foram conduzidos no Laboratório de Cultura de Tecidos da Universidade Federal de Lavras, utilizando plântulas previamente estabelecidas in vitro, seguindo o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 5 x 4. Os resultados mostraram que, na multiplicação de brotações de figueira "Roxo de Valinhos", podem-se usar 100 por cento do meio WPM com adição de 10gL-1 de sacarose. Foram obtidos brotos alongados quando foi usado o meio WPM sem adição de cinetina e segmentos com uma ou duas gemas. A adição de cinetina a 0,5mgL-1 e a utilização de segmentos com três gemas promoveu maior número de brotações.(AU)

Effects of different concentration of sucrose on Wood Plant Medium -WPM and variations on number of bud/plantlets with different doses of kinetin were evaluated on this research. The experiments were carried out in the Tissue Culture Laboratory at Federal University of Lavras, using plantlets which was already established in vitro. The experimental design adopted was the complete randomized in factorial scheme 5 x 4. The results revealed that better sprouts multiplication of 'Roxo de Valinhos' fig plants occurred in WPM medium, 100 percent salts, added with 10gL-1 of sucrose and the sprout elongation in WPM medium without kinetin taking explants within one or two buds. Adding 0.5mgL-1 of kinetin and taking explants with tree buds promoted larger sprouts number.(AU)

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O efeito de diferentes fontes de citocininas durante o cultivo in vitro de A. glabra sobre características anatômicas de folhas e crescimento das plantas foi avaliado neste trabalho. BAP (6-benzilaminopurina) e KIN (cinetina) induziram aumento na espessura do mesofilo, enquanto que ZEA (zeatina) promoveu aumento na densidade e no índice estomático e no desenvolvimento do sistema vascular de folhas. A utilização de KIN e BAP proporcionou maior desenvolvimento e taxa de sobrevivência das plantas durante as fases de enraizamento e aclimatização.(AU)

The effect of different sources of cytokinins during the in vitro cultivation of A. glabra on anatomical characteristics of leaves and plant growth was evaluated in this work. BAP (6-benzilaminopurine) and KIN (kinetin) induced an increase in leaf mesophyll thickness, while the ZEA (zeatin) promoted an increase in density and stomatic index and development of leaves vascular system. The utilization of KIN and BAP improved higher plant development and survival rate during the acclimatization and rooting phases.(AU)

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O efeito de diferentes fontes de citocininas durante o cultivo in vitro de A. glabra sobre características anatômicas de folhas e crescimento das plantas foi avaliado neste trabalho. BAP (6-benzilaminopurina) e KIN (cinetina) induziram aumento na espessura do mesofilo, enquanto que ZEA (zeatina) promoveu aumento na densidade e no índice estomático e no desenvolvimento do sistema vascular de folhas. A utilização de KIN e BAP proporcionou maior desenvolvimento e taxa de sobrevivência das plantas durante as fases de enraizamento e aclimatização.

The effect of different sources of cytokinins during the in vitro cultivation of A. glabra on anatomical characteristics of leaves and plant growth was evaluated in this work. BAP (6-benzilaminopurine) and KIN (kinetin) induced an increase in leaf mesophyll thickness, while the ZEA (zeatin) promoted an increase in density and stomatic index and development of leaves vascular system. The utilization of KIN and BAP improved higher plant development and survival rate during the acclimatization and rooting phases.

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Foram avaliados os efeitos de alterações na concentração de sacarose, do meio WPM - Wood Plant Medium - e da variação no número de gemas por segmento com diferentes doses de cinetina. Os experimentos foram conduzidos no Laboratório de Cultura de Tecidos da Universidade Federal de Lavras, utilizando plântulas previamente estabelecidas in vitro, seguindo o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 5 x 4. Os resultados mostraram que, na multiplicação de brotações de figueira "Roxo de Valinhos", podem-se usar 100 por cento do meio WPM com adição de 10gL-1 de sacarose. Foram obtidos brotos alongados quando foi usado o meio WPM sem adição de cinetina e segmentos com uma ou duas gemas. A adição de cinetina a 0,5mgL-1 e a utilização de segmentos com três gemas promoveu maior número de brotações.

Effects of different concentration of sucrose on Wood Plant Medium -WPM and variations on number of bud/plantlets with different doses of kinetin were evaluated on this research. The experiments were carried out in the Tissue Culture Laboratory at Federal University of Lavras, using plantlets which was already established in vitro. The experimental design adopted was the complete randomized in factorial scheme 5 x 4. The results revealed that better sprouts multiplication of ‘Roxo de Valinhos' fig plants occurred in WPM medium, 100 percent salts, added with 10gL-1 of sucrose and the sprout elongation in WPM medium without kinetin taking explants within one or two buds. Adding 0.5mgL-1 of kinetin and taking explants with tree buds promoted larger sprouts number.

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O objetivo desta pesquisa foi determinar um protocolo de micropropagação para o barbatimão. Para indução de brotações, os segmentos nodais foram inoculados em meio de cultura MS com diferentes concentrações de cinetina (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5mg L-1). Para indução de raízes, brotações obtidas "in vitro" foram inicialmente transferidas para meio MS contendo 50 por cento da concentração de sais e com diferentes concentrações de ANA (0, 1, 2, 3 e 4mg L-1). Posteriormente, as brotações foram transferidas para meio MS contendo 50 por cento da concentração de sais, suplementado com carvão ativado. Para a aclimatização, as plantas obtidas foram transferidas para tubetes contendo diferentes substratos e, então, envolvidas com saco plástico transparente para auxiliar temporariamente na manutenção da umidade. As concentrações de 1 e 5mg L-1 de cinetina foram as mais eficientes na indução de gemas e brotos, respectivamente. Brotações com maiores comprimentos foram observadas em meio de cultura suplementado com 1mg L-1 de cinetina. Raízes em maior número e comprimento foram observados em meio de cultura suplementado com 4mg L-1 de ANA. Os substratos utilizados não afetaram significativamente a taxa de sobrevivência das plantas durante a fase de aclimatização.

The objective of the research was to determine a micropropagation protocol for the specie Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville. For shoot induction, nodal segments were inoculated in MS medium with different concentrations of kinetin (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5mg L-1). For root induction, initially the shoots obtained 'in vitro' were transferred to MS containing 50 percent of salt concentration and with different concentrations of NAA (0, 1, 2, 3 e 4mg L-1). Lately, the shoots were moved to MS medium containing 50 percent of salt concentration, supplemented with activated charcoal. For acclimatization, the plants obtained were moved to plastic tubes containing different substrates and then covered with transparent plastic bags in order to maintain the environment humidity. The kinetin concentrations of 5.0 and 1.0mg L-1 were the most efficient for the induction of shots and buds, respectively. Shoot with a higher lengh were observed in MS medium supplemented with 1.0mg L-1 of kinetin. Roots in a higher number and length were observed in MS medium supplemented with 4.0mg L-1 of NAA. The substrates used had no significant effect on the rate of plant survival during the acclimatization stage.

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The objective of this research was study the effects of kinetin and gibberellins on Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus paradisi seed germination. The medium for seed germination was filter paper moisted with distilled water. The seeds were removed from ripe fruits, washed, dried and placed in refrigerator at 4-5C. After that, the seeds were treated with growth regulators during 24 hours. The treatments were H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3, 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 20 mg/l of phenylmethylaminepurine; 40 mg/l of phenylmethylaminepurine. The evaluations were accomplished every two days starting 10 days after seeding. The GA3 50 or 250 mg/l proved to be most beneficial in enhancing seed germination.

Foram estudados os efeitos de giberelinas e citocininas, na germinação de sementes de citrumelo "Swingle" (Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus paradisi). As sementes foram colocadas no germinador em gerbox contendo papel de filtro umedecido com água destilada. As sementes, retiradas de frutos maduros, foram lavadas, secadas à sombra e armazenadas em câmara fria; logo após, foram tratadas com os fitorreguladores por 24 horas, definindo os seguintes tratamentos: H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3, 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 20 mg/l de fenilmetilaminopurina e 40 mg/l de fenilmetilaminopurina. As avaliações foram realizadas depois de 10 dias de semeadura, num intervalo de 2 dias entre elas. Através da análise estatística dos resultados obtidos, foi possível concluir que, no tratamento com 50 ou 250 mg/l de GA3, houve a maior porcentagem de germinação de sementes, em menor tempo.

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The objective of this research was study the effects of kinetin and gibberellins on Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus paradisi seed germination. The medium for seed germination was filter paper moisted with distilled water. The seeds were removed from ripe fruits, washed, dried and placed in refrigerator at 4-5C. After that, the seeds were treated with growth regulators during 24 hours. The treatments were H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3, 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 20 mg/l of phenylmethylaminepurine; 40 mg/l of phenylmethylaminepurine. The evaluations were accomplished every two days starting 10 days after seeding. The GA3 50 or 250 mg/l proved to be most beneficial in enhancing seed germination.  

Foram estudados os efeitos de giberelinas e citocininas, na germinação de sementes de citrumelo "Swingle" (Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus paradisi). As sementes foram colocadas no germinador em gerbox contendo papel de filtro umedecido com água destilada. As sementes, retiradas de frutos maduros, foram lavadas, secadas à sombra e armazenadas em câmara fria; logo após, foram tratadas com os fitorreguladores por 24 horas, definindo os seguintes tratamentos: H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3, 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 20 mg/l de fenilmetilaminopurina e 40 mg/l de fenilmetilaminopurina. As avaliações foram realizadas depois de 10 dias de semeadura, num intervalo de 2 dias entre elas. Através da análise estatística dos resultados obtidos, foi possível concluir que, no tratamento com 50 ou 250 mg/l de GA3, houve a maior porcentagem de germinação de sementes, em menor tempo.  

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Petiole segments, basal and distal leaf disks were cultivated in MS medium to determine an adequate protocol to obtain shoots of Begonia rieger. The MS medium was used with four combinations of naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and kinetin, respectively: 0.01 + 0.1; 0.05 + 0.5; 0.1 + 1.0; 0.2 + 2.0mg/l, and in two combinations of NAA and thidiazuron (TDZ), respectively: 0.01 + 0.1 and 0.01 + 0.25mg/l. Basal leaf disks were more effective to form shoots (60 to 80%) without roots. However petiole segments were more effective to form rooted shoots. The concentration of 0.1 mg/l of NAA plus 1.0mg/l of Kinetin was more effective to form shoots from distal leaf disks. The TDZ at smaller concentration was more effective to form shoots without roots (60%). It induced more shoots than kinetin. The distal leaf disks produced more shoots with 0.1 mg/l of NAA and 1.0mg/l of kinetin. The smaller concentration of TDZ induced more shoots, 80 and 90%, respectively, for distal and basal leaf disks. For petiole segments the highest TDZ concentration induced more shoots. In both TDZ concentrations the explants remained in active vegetative growth, oposed as observed for kinetin.

Com o objetivo de determinar um protocolo adequado à obtenção de brotos aéreos de Begonia rieger, cultivaram-se segmentos de pecíolos, discos foliares basais e distais, em meio MS completo, testando-se quatro combinações de ácido naftaleno acético (ANA) e cinetina (0,01 + 0,1; 0,05 + 0,5; 0,1 + 1,0; 0,2 + 2,0mg/l) e duas combinações de ANA e thidiazuron (TDZ) (0,01 +0,1; 0,01 +0,25mg/l). Os discos foliares basais mostraram-se mais eficientes na formação de brotos (60-80%) sem raízes, enquanto que os pecíolos foram mais eficientes na formação de brotos com raízes. Para os discos foliares distais o melhor tratamento foi de 0,1 e 1,0mg/l de ANA e cinetina. O uso de TDZ a 0,1 mg/l teve maior eficiência na formação de brotos sem raízes (60%) para todos os explantes estudados. O material tratado com o TDZ apresentou maior número de brotos aéreos do que com a cinetina. Quando associou-se 0,1 + 1,0mg/l de ANA e cinetina, os discos foliares distais formaram maior número (52/explante) de brotos. Na menor concentração de TDZ houve maior número de brotos, 80 e 90 por explante, nos discos foliares distais e basais, respectivamente. Nos pecíolos, a maior concentração de TDZ formou maior número de brotos. Em ambas concentrações de TDZ, as culturas permaneceram em ativo crescimento vegetativo, ao contrário das crescidas em meio com cinetina, cujos brotos oxidaram e morreram.

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Petiole segments, basal and distal leaf disks were cultivated in MS medium to determine an adequate protocol to obtain shoots of Begonia rieger. The MS medium was used with four combinations of naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and kinetin, respectively: 0.01 + 0.1; 0.05 + 0.5; 0.1 + 1.0; 0.2 + 2.0mg/l, and in two combinations of NAA and thidiazuron (TDZ), respectively: 0.01 + 0.1 and 0.01 + 0.25mg/l. Basal leaf disks were more effective to form shoots (60 to 80%) without roots. However petiole segments were more effective to form rooted shoots. The concentration of 0.1 mg/l of NAA plus 1.0mg/l of Kinetin was more effective to form shoots from distal leaf disks. The TDZ at smaller concentration was more effective to form shoots without roots (60%). It induced more shoots than kinetin. The distal leaf disks produced more shoots with 0.1 mg/l of NAA and 1.0mg/l of kinetin. The smaller concentration of TDZ induced more shoots, 80 and 90%, respectively, for distal and basal leaf disks. For petiole segments the highest TDZ concentration induced more shoots. In both TDZ concentrations the explants remained in active vegetative growth, oposed as observed for kinetin.

Com o objetivo de determinar um protocolo adequado à obtenção de brotos aéreos de Begonia rieger, cultivaram-se segmentos de pecíolos, discos foliares basais e distais, em meio MS completo, testando-se quatro combinações de ácido naftaleno acético (ANA) e cinetina (0,01 + 0,1; 0,05 + 0,5; 0,1 + 1,0; 0,2 + 2,0mg/l) e duas combinações de ANA e thidiazuron (TDZ) (0,01 +0,1; 0,01 +0,25mg/l). Os discos foliares basais mostraram-se mais eficientes na formação de brotos (60-80%) sem raízes, enquanto que os pecíolos foram mais eficientes na formação de brotos com raízes. Para os discos foliares distais o melhor tratamento foi de 0,1 e 1,0mg/l de ANA e cinetina. O uso de TDZ a 0,1 mg/l teve maior eficiência na formação de brotos sem raízes (60%) para todos os explantes estudados. O material tratado com o TDZ apresentou maior número de brotos aéreos do que com a cinetina. Quando associou-se 0,1 + 1,0mg/l de ANA e cinetina, os discos foliares distais formaram maior número (52/explante) de brotos. Na menor concentração de TDZ houve maior número de brotos, 80 e 90 por explante, nos discos foliares distais e basais, respectivamente. Nos pecíolos, a maior concentração de TDZ formou maior número de brotos. Em ambas concentrações de TDZ, as culturas permaneceram em ativo crescimento vegetativo, ao contrário das crescidas em meio com cinetina, cujos brotos oxidaram e morreram.

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The purpose of this research was to study the effects of growth regulators and potassium nitrate on 'volkameriana' lemon seed germination. The medium for seed germination was filter paper with distilled water. The seeds were removed from ripe fruits, washed, dried and stored at 4-5°C. After this the seeds were treated with growth regulators and potassium nitrate during 24 hours. The treatments were H2O; 50 mg/lof GA3; 250 mg/lof GA3; 50 mg/lof GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 100 mg/l of GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethyla-minepurine; 20 mg/lof phenylmethylaminepurine; 40 mg/lof phenylmethylaminepurine and 0,2% of KNO3. The evaluations were performed every two days, starting 15 days after seeding. The moisture with GA4 + GA7 plus phenylmethylaminepurine at 50 mg/lproved to be the most beneficial in enhancing seed germination.

Foram estudados os efeitos de substâncias reguladoras de crescimento, bem como do nitrato de potássio (KNO3), na germinação de sementes do limão 'volkameriano' (Citrus volkameriana Pasq.). O experimento foi realizado em germinador, contendo papel de filtro umedecido com água destilada e gerbox, como meio para a germinação das sementes. Estas foram retiradas de frutas maduras, lavadas, secas à sombra e armazenadas durante 101 dias em câmara fria. Logo após, foram tratadas com os fitorreguladores e o KNO3 por 24 horas, conforme os tratamentos: H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3; 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 20 mg/lde fenilmetilaminopurina; 40 mg/lde fenilmetilaminopurina e 0,2% de KNO3. As avaliações foram realizadas depois de 15 dias da semeadura, sendo o intervalo de 2 dias. Através da análise estatística dos resultados obtidos, foi possível concluir que no tratamento com 50 mg/lde GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina houve a maior porcentagem de germinação (89,00%) de sementes, num menor tempo médio (22,29 dias).

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The purpose of this research was to study the effects of growth regulators and potassium nitrate on 'volkameriana' lemon seed germination. The medium for seed germination was filter paper with distilled water. The seeds were removed from ripe fruits, washed, dried and stored at 4-5°C. After this the seeds were treated with growth regulators and potassium nitrate during 24 hours. The treatments were H2O; 50 mg/lof GA3; 250 mg/lof GA3; 50 mg/lof GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethylaminepurine; 100 mg/l of GA4 + GA7 + phenylmethyla-minepurine; 20 mg/lof phenylmethylaminepurine; 40 mg/lof phenylmethylaminepurine and 0,2% of KNO3. The evaluations were performed every two days, starting 15 days after seeding. The moisture with GA4 + GA7 plus phenylmethylaminepurine at 50 mg/lproved to be the most beneficial in enhancing seed germination.

Foram estudados os efeitos de substâncias reguladoras de crescimento, bem como do nitrato de potássio (KNO3), na germinação de sementes do limão 'volkameriano' (Citrus volkameriana Pasq.). O experimento foi realizado em germinador, contendo papel de filtro umedecido com água destilada e gerbox, como meio para a germinação das sementes. Estas foram retiradas de frutas maduras, lavadas, secas à sombra e armazenadas durante 101 dias em câmara fria. Logo após, foram tratadas com os fitorreguladores e o KNO3 por 24 horas, conforme os tratamentos: H2O; 50 mg/l de GA3; 250 mg/l de GA3; 50 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 100 mg/l de GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina; 20 mg/lde fenilmetilaminopurina; 40 mg/lde fenilmetilaminopurina e 0,2% de KNO3. As avaliações foram realizadas depois de 15 dias da semeadura, sendo o intervalo de 2 dias. Através da análise estatística dos resultados obtidos, foi possível concluir que no tratamento com 50 mg/lde GA4 + GA7 + fenilmetilaminopurina houve a maior porcentagem de germinação (89,00%) de sementes, num menor tempo médio (22,29 dias).