Reproductive develpment and interespecific and intergeneric hibridization in bromeliads with ornamental potential

• Grant number: 09/18255-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: March 01, 2010
• End date: November 30, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Agronomy - Crop Science
• Principal Investigator: Adriana Pinheiro Martinelli
• Grantee: Everton Hilo de Souza
• Host Institution: Centro de Energia Nuclear na Agricultura (CENA). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Piracicaba , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Bromeliads are ornamental tropical plants with a high diversity of colors and morphologies which make them highly attractive. In hybrid development programs the compatibility among genotypes is fundamental, however, there are methods to overcome compatibility barriers, when they are present. Floral biology studies may help to define the degree of compability between genotypes and possible fertilization barriers, when new genotype combinations are aimed for the ornamental market. The possibility of creating new variability brings not only more options for the market but may also help to discourage extrativism of species classified as vulnerable or under risk of extinction. Of great applicability is the detailed study of the flower development and biology, such as pollination, pollen grain viability and germination, anatomical characteristics of the ovary, fertilization throughmorpho-anatomical studies. In breeding programs, another important aspect is the genotype conservation, thus, the pollen grain storage with the maintainence of its viability will allow crosses between genotypes with flowering time differences. Studies on stigma receptivity, pollen grain viability, flowering time differences will all affect the conservation of genetic resources and the possibility of artificially conserving pollen grains may circumvent some of the biological barriers. This project aims to study the flower biology and the reproductive biology in bromeliads, as well as pollen cryopreservation and interespecific and intergeneric crosses aiming to gain knowledge and obtain new genetic material of interest for the market in these important family. To reach this objective, studies on the reproductive development of important ornamental species, using microscopical and biotechnologies, as well as interespecific and intergeneric crosses aiming at new genetic options for floriculture and landscaping and genetic conservation of bromeliads.

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

DE SOUZA, EVERTON HILO; DUARTE SOUZA, FERNANDA VIDIGAL; ROSSI, MONICA LANZONI; BRANCALLEAO, NATHALIA; DA SILVA LEDO, CARLOS ALBERTO; MARTINELLI, ADRIANA PINHEIRO. Viability, storage and ultrastructure analysis of Aechmea bicolor (Bromeliaceae) pollen grains, an endemic species to the Atlantic forest. EUPHYTICA, v. 204, n. 1, p. 13-28, JUL 2015. (09/18255-0)

SOUZA, EVERTON HILO; CARMELLO-GUERREIRO, SANDRA MARIA; DUARTE SOUZA, FERNANDA VIDIGAL; ROSSI, MONICA LANZONI; MARTINELLI, ADRIANA PINHEIRO. Stigma structure and receptivity in Bromeliaceae. Scientia Horticulturae, v. 203, p. 118-125, MAY 12 2016. (09/18255-0)

DE SOUZA, EVERTON HILO; VERSIEUX, LEONARDO M.; DUARTE SOUZA, FERNANDA VIDIGAL; ROSSI, MONICA LANZONI; PEREIRA DE CARVALHO COSTA, MARIA ANGELICA; MARTINELLI, ADRIANA PINHEIRO. Interspecific and intergeneric hybridization in Bromeliaceae and their relationships to breeding systems. Scientia Horticulturae, v. 223, p. 53-61, SEP 15 2017. (09/18255-0)

SOUZA, EVERTON H.; SOUZA, FERNANDA V. D.; ROSSI, MONICA L.; PACKER, RENAN M.; CRUZ-BARROS, MARIA AMELIA V.; MARTINELLI, ADRIANA P.. Pollen morphology and viability in Bromeliaceae. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, v. 89, n. 4, p. 3067-3082, OCT-DEC 2017. (09/18255-0)

DE SOUZA, EVERTON HILO; MASSARIOLI, ADNA P.; MORENO, IVANI A. M.; SOUZA, FERNANDA V. D.; LEDO, CARLOS A. S.; ALENCAR, SEVERINO M.; MARTINELLI, ADRIANA P.. Volatile compounds profile of Bromeliaceae flowers. Revista de Biología Tropical, v. 64, n. 3, p. 1101-1116, SEP 2016. (09/18255-0)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

SOUZA, Everton Hilo de. Reproduction and interspecific and intergeneric hybridization in bromeliads with ornamental potential. 2013. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Centro de Energia Nuclear na Agricultura (CENA/STB) Piracicaba.