In this study, the seed germination and dormancy characteristics of three Ranunculus species native to Korea (R. cantoniensis, R. chinensis, and R.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCryopreservation is an important technique used in the conservation of various plant tissues. This study proposes a cryopreservation method for the long-term conservation of eastern bracken fern gametophytes (Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccelerated global warming is leading to the loss of plant species diversity, and preservation of seeds is becoming an increasingly important aspect of species conservation. However, information on dormancy and germination is lacking in many endangered species. (Apocynaceae) is the only species native to Korea, and the South Korean Ministry of Environment has designated it Class II endangered wildlife.
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September 2021
The formation and pollution of particulate matter (PM), a side effect of rapid industrialization and urbanization, is considered a global issue. However, various plant species are able to effectively capture and reduce atmospheric PM concentrations. We investigated the indoor growth and morphology of 21 indigenous Korean evergreen species at low light intensities to ascertain their ability to reduce PM of aerosol particles in a closed acrylic chamber.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Liquid suspension culture efficiently proliferates plant cells and can be applied to ferns because it rapidly increases the fresh weight of gametophytes. This study assessed gametophyte proliferation and sporophyte production of Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum using a suspension culture method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF, an evergreen perennial fern that is native to South America and New Zealand, is named "frosty fern" because of its beautiful white-colored leaves and it is used as an ornamental plant. Efficient propagation methods for this species have not been developed. We aimed to develop an efficient propagation method for through in vitro culture.
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