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ArticleJournal, genetic engineering & biotechnology2024

Enhancing in vitro regeneration via somatic embryogenesis and Fusarium wilt resistance of Egyptian cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cultivars.

Hamdy M Hamza, Rana H Diab, Ismael A Khatab, Reda M Gaafar, Mohamed Elhiti

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hamdy M HamzaDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
Rana H DiabDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
Ismael A KhatabDepartment of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516, Egypt.
Reda M GaafarDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt. Electronic address: redagaafar@science.tanta.edu.eg.
Mohamed ElhitiDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt. Electronic address: melhiti@science.tanta.edu.eg.
Tanta University · EGKafrelsheikh University · EG

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Abstract

backgroundSomatic embryogenesis offers a reliable method for cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) regeneration and genetic enhancement against Fusarium wilt. This study aimed to establish a tailored somatic embryogenesis system for Egyptian cultivars, fostering genetic improvements and Fusarium wilt-resistance lines.

resultsEmploying the Optimal Arbitrary Design (OAD) approach, we optimized the induction medium, initiating prolific embryogenic calli (53.3 %) at 1 mg/L 2,4-D. The cotyledonary leaf (CL) was the preferred explant, showing 60 % embryogenic callus development. Bieth Alpha exhibited higher responsiveness, generating ∼ 18 somatic embryos per explant compared to Prince's ∼ 10. Somatic embryogenesis system validation used quantitative RT-PCR, showing Cucumis sativus splicing factor 3B subunit (CUS1) and an embryogenesis marker gene expression exclusively within embryogenic calli and mainly during embryogenesis initiation. Evaluating fungal toxin filtrate concentrations for selecting embryogenic calli, the S2 selection (25 % filtrate, four subculture cycles) was chosen for somatic embryo development. To gauge the ramifications of selection at the genetic stratum, an in-depth analysis was executed. A cluster analysis grounded in ISSR banding patterns revealed a distinct separation between in vivo-cultivated plants of the two cultivars and regenerated plants devoid of pathogen filtrate treatment or those regenerated post-filtrate treatment. This segregation distinctly underscores the discernible genetic impact of the selection process.

conclusionsThe highest embryogenic capacity (53.3%) was achieved in this study by optimizing the induction stage, which demonstrated the optimal concentrations of BA and 2,4-D for induced proembryonic masses. Moreover, consistent gene expression throughout both stages of embryogenesis suggests that our system unequivocally follows the somatic embryogenesis pathway.

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CUS1FusariumInduction mediumPathogen filtrateRegenerationResistanceSelectionSomatic Embryogenesis

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