Abstract
A reliable system was developed for regeneration from mature embryos derived from callus of four maize inbred lines (Liao 7980, Dan 9818, Dan 340, and Dan 5026). The protocol was mainly based on a series of experiments involving the composition of culture medium. We found that 9 μM 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in MS medium was optimum for the induction of callus. The induction frequency of primary calli was over 85% for four inbred lines tested. The addition of L-proline (12 mM) in subculture medium significantly promoted the formation of embryogenic callus but it did not significantly enhance growth rate of callus. Efficient shoot regeneration was obtained on regeneration medium containing 2.22 μM 6-benzylaminopurine in combinations with 4.64 μM Kinetin. Regenerated shoots were rooted on half-strength MS medium containing 2.85 μM indole-3-butyric acid. This plant regeneration system provides a foundation for genetic transformation of maize.
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