Studies on the Factors Affecting on Somatic Embryogenesis in Soybean

The effects of the concentration of MS micro salts, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), 3-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), proline and adenine on callus formation and somatic embryogenesis were investigated using orthogonal design with immature cotyledons of soybean. The results showed that the role of concentration of micro salts on frequency of callus formation and somatic embryogenesis were significant. MS medium supplemented with 2,4-D, NAA, proline and adenine could stimulate callus formation. The concentration of MS micro salts possessed obvious effects on somatic embryogenesis of soybean. The category and concentration of the hormone needed were different among genotypes when embryogenesis were induced.