In Vitro and ex Vitro Adventitious Root Formation in Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) II. Physiological Comparisons

Abstract

In vitro tissue-cultured (TC) and macropropagated (MACRO) 18-day old adventitious roots of Asian jasmine [Trachelospermum asiaticum (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai] were compared for their ability to absorb and translocate radiolabelled P from a nutrient solution. Samples were taken at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours after the initial dosage of the nutrient solution with 7.4 × 10-2 MBq KH 322PO4/liter. TC roots were capable of absorbing P, but at significantly lower levels than MACRO roots. Greater P absorption occurred in MACRO roots within the first hour and continued for the duration of the experiment. However, there was no significant difference in the rate of P translocation from roots to shoots between treatments. Root systems formed in vitro survived acclimation and had developed into well-branched root systems after 13 weeks. Reduced P absorption by TC roots did not limit either P translocation or survivability during and after acclimation.