Reaction of flax (linum usitatissimum L.) calli culture to supplement of medium by carbon nanoparticles

Abstract

Frequency of callusogenesis, type and capacity of regeneration, cell ploidy, DNA methylation level, histological features, autofluorescence and photobleaching effects were studied in flax calli grown on medium supplemented with different concentrations of carbon (C) nanoparticles. The presence of carbon nanoparticles on medium decreased the percentage calli formation. Detailed histological study led to better understanding of changes in calli caused by nanoparticles. Ploidy variation in calli cells significantly depended on carbon nanoparticle concentration in the medium. Different types of calli regeneration associated with different C nanoparticles concentration in medium were observed: somatic embryogenesis (direct or indirect) or organogenesis. C nanoparticle dose-dependent DNA hypermethylation in flax calli cells were found. Increased repair ability during laser irradiation was found in calli grown on medium with carbon nanoparticles.