title: Somatic embryogenesis from leaf and petiole callus cultures of Gossypium hirsutum L.
abstract: Leaf discs from four strains and petioles from six strains of Gossypium hirsutum were cultured on a variety of media. Callus formed from explants on all media, though embryogenesis was highly specific. Embryos formed from only three strain x media combinations. A small percentage of these embryos developed into plantlets. These results demonstrate that cotton plants can be obtained from leaf tissue explants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 79409, Lubbock, TX, USA.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Gawel
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Robacker