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In vitro cultured primary roots derived from stem segments of cassava (Manihot esculenta) can behave like storage organs.
Annals of botany - 1 Mar 2007
Medina Ricardo D, Faloci Mirta M, Gonzalez Ana M, Mroginski Luis A
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cassava (Manihot esculenta) has three adventitious root types: primary and secondary fibrous roots, and storage roots. Different adventitious root types can also regenerate from in vitro cultured segments. The aim of this study was to investigate aspects of in vitro production of storage roots. METHODS: Morphological and anatomical analyses were performed to identify and differentiate each...
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