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Hormonal status of maize initial explants and of the embryogenic and non-embryogenic callus cultures derived from them as related to morphogenesis in vitro
(2001)
Endogenous hormone levels (indole-3-acetic acid [IAA], abscisic acid [ABA], gibberellins 1, 3 and 20 [GAs], zeatin/zeatin riboside [Z/ZR] and N6[Δ2-isopentenyl] adenine/N6[Δ2-isopentenyl] adenosine; [iP/iPA]) were analysed ...
Challenges for Food and Nutrition Security in the Americas: Costa Rica and its commitment to sustainability
(2017-11)
As a small nation with high biodiversity and an extensive system of protected areas, Costa Rica will face particular challenges regarding food security over the next few years. Thus, whatever development model the country ...
Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in peach palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunth)
(2013)
Peach palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunth) is a member of the family Arecaceae and is the only palm species with fully domesticated populations in the Neotropics. It is a multi-purpose but underutilized species. Today, fruit ...
Deposition Form and Bioaccessibility of Keto-carotenoids from Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota), Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum), and Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) Filet
(2016-02-18)
The ultrastructure and carotenoid-bearing structures of mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota) chromoplasts were
elucidated using light and transmission electron microscopy and compared to carotenoid deposition forms in red bell ...
Desarrollo de cápsulas y germinación in vitro de Phragmipedium humboldtii, P. longifolium y P. percei
(2007-06)
Slipper orchids belonging to the genus Phragmipedium (subfam. Cypripedioideae) are seriously threatened and therefore listed in Appendix I of CITES. Less research has been conducted in this genus than in others belonging ...
Producción de pitahaya en Costa Rica
(2021)
Informe final de proyecto de investigación "Producción de pitahaya en Costa Rica"
Carotenoids, carotenoid esters, and anthocyanins of yellow-, orange-, and red-peeled cashew apples (Anacardium occidentale L.)
(2016-06-01)
Pigment profiles of yellow-, orange-, and red-peeled cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) apples were investigated. Among 15 identified carotenoids and carotenoid esters, b-carotene, and b-cryptoxanthin palmitate were the ...
Ultraestructura del bambú Guadua angustifolia var. bicolor (Poaceae: Bambusoideae), presente en Costa Rica
(2006-08-20)
Sections of leaf lamina, leaf sheath and branches of adult Guadua paniculata collected in Costa Rica,
were studied ultrastructurally. Diagnostic ultrastructural characteristics include the cellular pattern of the adaxial ...
Seed germination of pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) as affected by seed extraction method, storage, germination conditions, germination assessment approach and water potential
(2019)
To breed and preserve pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) genetic resources, reliable information on seed storage and germination conditions is needed. Therefore, this study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of the following ...
Endogenous hormonal status of embryogenic callus in cocos (Cocos nucifera L.) explants
(1996-01-01)
The application of optimum concentrations of hormones according to specific culture stages plays an important role, especially in plants which are concerned lo be recalcitrant for propagation in vitro, like Cocos nucifera ...