#in vitro selection

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NaCl stress-induced growth, water and ions contents changes on in vitro selection of salt tolerant and salt sensitive callus of wheat (Triticum durum Desf.)

Callus cultures tolerant to NaCl were developed from eight wheat genotypes using in vitro selection techniques. The accumulation of inorganic (Na+, Cl– and K+) solutes, water content and relative fresh weight were determined in selected (tolerant and sensitive) calli after a NaCl shock in order to evaluate their implication in salt tolerance of the selected lines. No growth reduction was observed in salt-tolerant calli compared to control while a significant (P