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Clonal Propagation Of Hybrid Sweetgum (L. Styraciflua X L. Formosana) Via Somatic

Cultures were initiated from immature seeds derived from controlled pollinations between two sweetgum species (Liquidambar styraciflua and Liquidambar formosana) by culturing the seeds on two induction media supplemented with 2,4-D. Repetitive embryogenic cultures where obtained, from which somatic embryos were selected and converted into somatic seedlings.


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Author(s): Wagner A. Vendrame, Christopher P. Holliday, Scott A. Merkle

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 2001

Section: Posters