Somatic embryogenesis as biotechnological tool for grapevine genetic improvement

Abstract

Today the somatic embryogenesis (SE) is one of the most suitable tools for the application of in vitro manipulation in the Vitis genus. The SE process consists in the initiation of embryos from plant somatic tissues, it is usually induced in tissue cultures by means of growth regulators leading to embryogenic callus formation. This is an essential pre-requisite for both the traditional Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and the application of new breeding techniques (NBTs) in grapevine. Both approaches will be described and critical points discussed. Moreover, the exploitation of the somaclonal variability for genetic improvement purposes will be discussed.

Information and registration

This event will take place on-line through the Zoom platform. 
People interested in participating can contact Prof. Maria Stella Grando: stella.grando [at] unitn.it 
They will receive a link to access the seminar.

Il seminario è organizzato nell'ambito dell’attività didattica “Improvement in Crop Production - New plant breeding techniques” del corso di Laurea magistrale in Agrifood Innovation Management