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EFFECT OF THE GENOTYPE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SHOOTS AND ADVENTITIOUS ROOTS IN Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex Maiden IN VITRO

ABSTRACT

The response of explants in a system of tissue culture is dependent on the genotype of the material in culture. The genetic variation among and within open pollination families of a 27 years old population of Eucalyptus grandis, for proliferation of shoots and production of root in vitro was studied. The test was carried out in randomized blocks, with seven treatments (progenies), with five replications and eight explants for pots. Progenies showed highly significant differences in relation to the formation of shoots and roots. Genetic variations occurred among progenies with high variation of shoots formed. Wide genetic variations within progenies also occurred for the capacity of production of shoots. The effects of the genotype and of the enviroment were significant in the formation of shoots and roots. Through selection of families, the production of shoots and of adventitious roots can be increased to optimize the multiplication in vitro that specie.

Key words
micropropagation; genetic variation; in vitro rooting

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