A protocol for Coffea arabica L. cvs. Caturra and Catuaí plant regeneration via indirect somatic embryogenesis (ISE) was established. Furthermore, a biolistic mediated genetic transformation protocol was optimized for Catuaí callus aggregates. Maximum callus induction was obtained when Caturra (87%) and Catuaí (67%) leaves were cultured on Murashige and Skoog medium with 18.56 µM kinetin and 4.52 µM2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Catuaí suspension cultures were established from embryogenic callus using liquid proliferation CP and Sli media and diffused light and darkness. The higher suspension cultures fresh weight was obtained using Erlenmeyer (1425.4 ± 354.9 mg) than Recipient for Automated Temporary Immersion System (RITA®) (518.6 ± 55.1 mg),... |