In Vitro Propagation and DNA Barcode Analysis of the Threatened Herb <i>Solanum corymbosum</i> from La Joya Desert, Peru
This study focused on the in vitro propagation and DNA barcoding of the endangered herb <i>Solanum corymbosum</i> from the La Joya Desert, Peru. The primary objective of this study was to establish a protocol for the in vitro conservation and molecular identification of these species. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Plant Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/16/1/15 |
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| Summary: | This study focused on the in vitro propagation and DNA barcoding of the endangered herb <i>Solanum corymbosum</i> from the La Joya Desert, Peru. The primary objective of this study was to establish a protocol for the in vitro conservation and molecular identification of these species. This study used cytokinins, specifically BAP and TDZ, for shoot regeneration from leaf explants, achieving high rates of shoot regeneration and proliferation. The optimal concentration of TDZ (1 mg/L) resulted in 88.7% regeneration. In the rooting phase, auxins, specifically, IBA and NAA, were used, achieving high rooting rates and root numbers. The optimal concentration of IBA (2 mg/L) resulted in 100% rooting and 9.8 roots per shoot. DNA barcoding with four cpDNA markers (<i>matK</i>, <i>rbcL</i>, <i>trnL-trnF</i>, and <i>psbA-trnH</i>) allowed accurate molecular identification, confirming species identity within the genus <i>Solanum</i>. Key results included successful in vitro propagation with high rates of shoot formation and rooting and 100% survival during acclimatization. Molecular analysis confirmed the taxonomic identification of <i>S. corymbosum</i>, with high percentages of similarity (97% to 100%) with other <i>Solanum</i> species. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed its classification within the Radicans clade, sharing its characteristics with other Andean species of the genus <i>Solanum</i>. This study revealed that the propagation in vitro protocol and DNA barcoding are effective tools for the conservation of <i>S. corymbosum</i>, offering valuable methods for the conservation and genetic study of this and other threatened plant species. |
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| ISSN: | 2037-0164 |