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  • Phase change during maturation affects plant development and propagation.
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  • Ethylene is a plant hormone suspected to influence adventitious root formation, alongside auxin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of ethylene in adventitious root induction and growth in chestnut microshoots.
  • To compare the effects of ethylene on juvenile-like and mature chestnut tissues with differing rooting abilities.
  • To elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying the loss of rooting competence during maturation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two chestnut microshoot lines (juvenile-like P2BS and mature P2CR).
  • Application of compounds to alter ethylene levels or inhibit its signaling pathway.
  • Gene expression analysis to identify molecular factors involved in rooting recalcitrance.

Main Results:

  • Ethylene significantly modified the rooting competence of mature chestnut microshoots.
  • The rooting response of juvenile-like material was minimally affected by ethylene manipulation.
  • Ethylene signaling, auxin transport, and epigenetic modifications were implicated in the reduced rooting ability of mature tissues.

Conclusions:

  • Ethylene plays a crucial role in modulating rooting ability in mature chestnut microshoots.
  • Maturation-induced recalcitrance in rooting is linked to complex molecular interactions involving ethylene, auxin, and epigenetics.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is vital for improving micropropagation techniques for mature woody plants.