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. 1962 Nov 2;138(3540):595-6.
doi: 10.1126/science.138.3540.595.

Totipotency of Cells from Fruit Pericarp Tissue in vitro

C A Schroeder, E Kay, L H Davis

Totipotency of Cells from Fruit Pericarp Tissue in vitro

C A Schroeder et al. Science. .

Abstract

Callus derived from avocado fruit pericarp grown in vitro for several generations developed roots with stele, endodermis, cortex, epidermis, and root cap. No correlation between environment and root production was demonstrated.

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