This paper presents the development of cryopreservation protocols for zygotic embryos and apices of chayote (Sechium edule Jacq. Sw.), a tropical plant species with recalcitrant seeds. Zygotic embryos of two cultivars, ...

Micropropagation of waterpear (Sechium edule Jacq. S.W.) from vegetative shoots. Waterpear (Sechium edule) is an important source of revenue for the exporting countries, being Costa Rica the leading producer. Among the ...