Somatic Embryogenesis of the Model Legume - Medicago Truncatula and other Diploid Medics

This review outlines the information of somatic embryogenesis in model legume Medicago truncatula and diploid medics. Following the data considerable attention is paid on the factors affecting the process during the induction, development, maturation and conversion stages- genotype, explant choice and preparation, origin of somatic embryos and hormonal composition of culture media. A brief consideration is paid to phenotype and fertility of obtained regenerants.