Optimization of microspore culture system and chromosome doubling technology in mustard
The effects of genotypes and culture conditions on the microspore culture in mustard(Bras-sica juncea)were studied to establish an optimal system of the microspore culture and chromosome dou-bling in mustard.34 inbred lines of 8 different varieties of mustard were used to conduct the microspore cul-ture.The effects of heat shock times,concentrations of activated carbon,and densities of microspore on the rate of microspore embryogenesis were analyzed.The results showed that genotypes had a significant impact on the success of microspore culture in mustard,with 11 out of 34 inbred lines successfully producing em-bryoids.There were significant differences in rates of producing embryo among different inbred lines,among which Brassica juncea var.megarrhiza Tsen et Lee had the highest rate of producing embryo,reaching 23.85 embryos/anther.The optimal conditions for producing microspores in mustard were 32℃heat shock for 1-2 days,culture medium containing 3-5 g/L activated carbon,and the density being 1.5×105 to 2.0×105 microspores/mL.The results of chromosome doubling experiment showed that immersing the stem tips in 1 g/L colchicine solution for 1 hour had a high efficiency of chromosome doubling and low chimerism,which could be used to double the chromosomes in mustard.The results of chromosome doubling test showed that 1 g/L colchicine solution soaked in stem tip for 1 hour had high doubling efficiency and less mixed-ploidy formation,which could be used to double the chromosomes in mustard.