Potential role of somatic embryo-generated synthetic seed production on mass propagation of recalcitrant grain legume crops in Sub-Saharan Africa – A review article
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This paper reviews the potential role of synthetic seed production as another avenue for obtaining genetic variability, averting recalcitrance and fleeting seed viability challenges in legume species. Synthetic seeds, also known as synseeds or artificial seeds produced via somatic embryogenesis are also crucial for successful plant establishment and an important determinant of plant productivity, especially in recalcitrant legume species. Recalcitrant seeds are commonly characterised by a rapid moisture loss and reduced seed longevity, which further impose physiological/biochemical changes, that reduce seed viability, germinability and seedling vigour. The production of these kinds of seeds would perform a fundamental role in ensuring cheap and rapid supply of genetic resources to breeders and seed propagules for farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, this approach would ultimately maximise crop yield and offer a tremendous potential for micropropagation and germplasm preservation of recalcitrant legume species in this region. This review analyses such a variety of applications and benefits of plant biotechnology in the African context, and highlights important advantages such as genetic uniformity, simplified handling, storage, efficient distribution etc. that could be of immeasurable benefit to the seed value chain in agriculture, particularly for rural communities in developing countries
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