IN VITRO CONSERVATION UNDER THE MINIMUM GROWTH IN VANILLA HYBRIDS

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: In vitro conservation with minimal growth in interspecific hybrids of Vanilla planifolia.

Design / Methodology / Approach: Explants from seven interspecific V. planifolia hybrids were used with parents of different origins. The treatments were different doses of mannitol and sucrose in the culture medium that varied from 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 g l^-1. The number of nodes, shoots and roots was recorded every 30 days for six months.

Results: The results indicated that 30 g l^-1 of mannitol and without sucrose in the culture medium allowed minimal growth for most hybrids. It was found that with a higher content of mannitol and less sucrose, the length, number of between nodes, shoots and roots of the explants were shorter, results that were different between treatments (P?0.05).

Limitations of the study / implications: There is a differential behavior between the biological material and the culture media used, especially when it comes to hybrids due to the new genetic combinations that are generated, so for their conservation the components of the culture medium must be adjusted. Findings/conclusions: It is concluded that the mannitol at 30 g l^-1 and without sucrose in the in vitro culture medium of vanilla hybrids is able to reduce its growth significantly during 180 days.Key words: Ex situ conservation, in vitro culture, Vanilla planifolia, mannitol.