Cryopreservation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) somatic embryos by vitrification.

Author(s) : ADU-GYAMFI R., WETTEN A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In order to improve the security of germplasm collections of cocoa germplasm, this study investigated clonal cryopreservation. 74.5% post-cryostorage survival was obtained through 5-day preculture in a sucrose medium then 60 min. dehydration in cold PVS2.

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  • Original title: Cryopreservation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) somatic embryos by vitrification.
  • Record ID : 30007107
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CryoLetters - vol. 33 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 2012/11

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