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Beyond the Bottleneck: Predicting Regeneration Potential in Sunflower Through Integrated Morphological and
Kimon Ionas1, Mirjana Vukosavljev1, Emilija Bulić1
1Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, Maksima Gorkog 30, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|January 28, 2026
Summary
This study reveals genotype-specific sunflower regeneration patterns and identifies early root formation as a key predictor for successful plant breeding and genetic engineering. Optimized regeneration protocols are crucial for crop improvement.
Area of Science:
- Plant Science
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
Background:
- Sunflower regeneration is complex, influenced by genotype and media.
- Understanding genotype-medium interactions is vital for efficient breeding and transformation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze genotype-medium interactions and temporal morphogenesis in sunflower regeneration.
- To identify predictive morphological markers for organogenic success.
- To develop a scalable framework for sunflower breeding and genetic engineering.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 18 sunflower genotypes for organogenic performance.
- Utilized Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) to categorize genotypes.
- Assessed regeneration across different media (S1, R4) and sucrose concentrations.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct regeneration categories: High, Moderate/Specific, and Non-Regenerators.
- Medium R4 outperformed S1, promoting root formation.
- Early root formation at 14 days (Root 14D) proved a reliable predictor of regeneration success.
Conclusions:
- Established a genotype-tailored regeneration framework for sunflowers.
- Highlighted the importance of media composition and early root development.
- Provided a foundation for advancing molecular breeding and CRISPR/Cas applications in sunflowers.
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