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Production of haploid and doubled haploid marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) plants through androgenesis

Aug 2026 · Research journal of biotechnology · 0 citations

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The main aim of this investigation was to improve the technique of developing doubled haploids in Tagetes erecta L. by anther culture and thereby doubling the chromosomes. Heat shock pre-treatment was given to the anthers of both marigold genotypes 'Desi Orange' and 'Desi Yellow' post culturing on enriched MS (EMS) medium. The efficient and early development of initial callus and shoot buds were observed when anthers were induced on EMS medium supplemented with meta-topolin (0.5 mg/l) and NAA (0.25 mg/l). Ploidy levels were determined by counting the number of chromosomes and chloroplasts in stomatal guard cells. The addition of oryzalin at a concentration of 5 µM exposed for 48 hours proved to be more effective in achieving the maximum frequency of chromosomal doubling. This refined protocol can be applied to marigold to expedite the production of doubled haploids.

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