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  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Agricultural Science

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  • Plant protoplasts offer a unique system for studying cell wall synthesis and regeneration.
  • Understanding factors influencing protoplast-derived cultures is crucial for genetic engineering and crop improvement in maize (Zea mays L.).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the ability of maize protoplasts to synthesize cell walls and form cell clusters.
  • To determine the optimal culture conditions and media components for maize microcallus formation from protoplasts.

Main Methods:

  • Protoplasts were isolated from Type I and Type II calli and root tips of various maize genotypes.
  • Cell cluster formation was assessed under different culture media compositions, including variations in casein hydrolysate, coconut water, amino acids, sugars, phytohormones, nitrate, calcium, and pH.
  • Two culture methods were compared: protoplasts plated in agarose and protoplasts supported in alginate beads in liquid medium.

Main Results:

  • Maize protoplasts demonstrated the capacity for cell wall synthesis and the formation of small cell clusters.
  • The NN 67-mod medium, supplemented with specific sugars, casein hydrolysate, coconut water, and a combination of auxins (napthalene-1-acetic acid and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and cytokinin (N(6)-benzylaminopurine), significantly enhanced microcallus formation.
  • Culture method and medium components critically influenced microcallus development, with alginate bead culture yielding larger clusters (up to 2.0 mm) compared to agarose (0.1–0.5 mm).

Conclusions:

  • Maize protoplasts can be induced to form cell walls and develop into microcalli under optimized conditions.
  • Specific media formulations and culture techniques are essential for efficient protoplast regeneration in maize.
  • This research provides a foundation for utilizing protoplast technology in maize breeding and genetic studies.