Tissue Culture and Micropropagation Techniques of Horticultural Crops

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Propagation and Seeds".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 1104

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National Research Council of Italy (CNR) IBE/Institute of BioEconomy Polo Scientifico, via Madonna del Piano n. 10, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Firenze, Italy
Interests: plant tissue culture; micropropagation; somatic embryogenesis; temporary immersion system; cryopreservation

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Horticulture Department, Agriculture Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38030, Türkiye
Interests: plant tissue culture; micropropagation; temporary immersion system; molecular markers; gene expression

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Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
Interests: plant biotechnology; antioxidant secondary metabolites; plant bioactive molecules
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Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the demands for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in horticultural crop production continue to grow, we are delighted to announce our Special Issue focused on "Tissue Culture and Micropropagation Techniques of Horticultural Crops".

This dedicated issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and advancements in various areas such as plant tissue culture, micropropagation, organogenesis, gynogenesis, androgenesis, double haploid production, somatic embryogenesis, meristem culture, embryo culture, callus culture, protoplast culture, the application of temporary immersion system (TIS), etc., within the realm of horticultural crops.

We invite contributions from researchers and experts in the field, encouraging the submission of innovative studies, methodologies, and breakthroughs that explore the transformative potential of these techniques in horticultural crop production.

Additionally, we are interested in practical and applied research, spanning from new insights into the in vitro propagation process to the conservation of horticultural crops through methods such as Slow Growth Storage (SGS) and Cryopreservation.

By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, this Special Issue aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in tissue culture and micropropagation. We anticipate that this collaborative effort will facilitate knowledge exchange and foster a sense of community within the horticultural research community.

We eagerly await your valuable contributions to propel the frontiers of horticultural science.

Dr. Tolga Izgü
Dr. Özhan Şimşek
Prof. Dr. Maria Angeles Pedreño
Dr. Haiying Liang
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Keywords

  • in vitro regeneration
  • shoot culture
  • plant tissue culture
  • micropropagation
  • cryopreservation

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Assessing Cadmium Stress Resilience in Myrtle Genotypes Using Machine Learning Predictive Models: A Comparative In Vitro Analysis
by Mehmet Tütüncü, Musab A. Isak, Tolga İzgü, Dicle Dönmez, Yıldız Aka Kaçar and Özhan Şimşek
Horticulturae 2024, 10(6), 542; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10060542 - 22 May 2024
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This study investigated the effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on the micropropagation and rooting dynamics of two myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) genotypes with different fruit colors under controlled in vitro conditions. We evaluated the response of these genotypes to varying concentrations of [...] Read more.
This study investigated the effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on the micropropagation and rooting dynamics of two myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) genotypes with different fruit colors under controlled in vitro conditions. We evaluated the response of these genotypes to varying concentrations of Cd (0, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 µM) to determine dose-dependent effects on plantlet multiplication and root formation. Our results demonstrate that the white-fruited (WF) genotype exhibits greater resilience than the black-fruited (BF) genotype across all concentrations, maintaining higher multiplication rates and shoot heights. For instance, the multiplication rate at 100 µM Cd was highest for WF at 6.73, whereas BF showed the lowest rate of 1.94 at 500 µM. Similarly, increasing Cd levels significantly impaired root length and the number of roots for both genotypes, illustrating the detrimental impact of Cd on root system development. Additionally, this study incorporated machine learning (ML) models to predict growth outcomes. The multilayer perceptron (MLP) model, including random forest (RF) and XGBoost, was used to analyze the data. The MLP model performed notably well, demonstrating the potential of advanced computational tools in accurately predicting plant responses to environmental stress. For example, the MLP model accurately predicted shoot height with an R2 value of 0.87 and root length with an R2 of 0.99, indicating high predictive accuracy. Overall, our findings provide significant insights into the genotypic differences in Cd tolerance and the utility of ML models in plant science. These results underscore the importance of developing targeted strategies to enhance plant resilience in contaminated environments. Full article
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