Callus Induction refers to induction of plant tissue in invitro conditions. This method helps the human race in the induction of new variety of hybrid plants. Some of the methods that are patented are given below.
Patent no: 7,102,056 titled ‘Compositions and methods for plant transformation and regeneration’ with the abstract : Improved compositions and methods for transformation and regeneration of plants from embryogenic callus are disclosed that include, for example: use of an intermediate-incubation medium after callus induction to increase the competence of the transformed cells for regeneration; dim light conditions during early phases of selection; use of green callus tissue as a target for microprojectile bombardment; and media with optimized levels of phytohormones and copper concentrations.
Patent no: 6,673,608 titled ‘Somatic embryogenic regeneration of Acacia mangium’ with the abstract: The present invention relates to the field of somatic embryo production, particularly to methods for the regeneration of Acacia mangium through somatic embryogenesis. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for regeneration of plants of Acacia mangium by culturing explants of immature zygotic embryos on callus induction medium to grow embryogenic tissue. Culturing of the embryogenic tissue is continued on somatic embryo maturation medium and germination medium. The germinated embryos are further converted to acclimatized plants for field planting. The method is well suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
Patent no: 6,541,257 titled ‘Method for preparing barley green regenerative tissue’ with the abstract : A method of preparing green regenerative tissue of barley suitable for transformation is presented. The method includes incubating barley tissue on a callus induction medium under dim light. The dim light conditions are sufficient to produce green regenerative tissue. The callus induction media includes auxin and copper.
Patent no: 4,843,005 titled ‘Process for regenerating corn’ with the abstract: The invention is directed to a process for regenerating plants from corn tissue. The process comprises the steps of in vitro conditioning of the corn tissue, culturing the corn tissue on a callus induction medium to induce callus, and regenerating plants from the callus. The callus may optionally be maintained prior to regeneration and the plants may optionally be cultured on an establishment medium prior to transfer to the soil.
Patent no: 5,272,072 titled ‘Method for preparing transformed plant’ with the abstract : A transformed plant of Gramineae is prepared by culturing an anther of Gramineae in a callus induction medium and, at a stage immediately before the microspore begins to cause division or during the initial division, transducing a genetic substance into the microspore cell through a pore formed by a laser pulse thereby to express genetic information of the genetic substance. According to the present invention, it is unnecessary to prepare protoplast and therefore, time and operations for transformation can be greatly reduced. Since haploid cells are transformed, the character transduced is conveyed without separating at a later generation. In addition, difficulties in experiments between species and strains are minimized so that it is easy to apply the present invention to practical species. According to the present invention, large pores can be formed as compared to the electroporation method so that DNA or substances having a large molecular weight can be introduced.