This study aimed to determine the photomixotrophic and physiological responses using different temporary immersion systems (TIS) during in vitro multiplication of agave Tobalá. The culture systems were SETIS™ bioreactor, Temporary Immersion Bioreactor (TIB), Monobloc Advance Temporary Immersion System, and semisolid culture medium as the control. At six weeks of culture, different physiological variables were evaluated: chlorophyll content, stomatal index, percentage of closed stomata, Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) and Rubisco during the multiplication stage, and survival percentage in the acclimatization stage. TIS increased multiplication rate (41%), stomatal index (44%), percentage of closed stomata (11%) and chlorophyll content (45%) with respect to the semisolid culture medium system. The highest PEP content (> 35%) was observed in temporary immersion (TI), whereas, Rubisco content, showed no differences among the culture systems evaluated. Regarding survival percentage during acclimatization, the highest shoot survival was obtained in TI, and all regenerate shoots were rooted ex vitro. This study shows that in vitro photomixotrophism was induced in TIS during the multiplication stage. In conclusion, SETIS™ bioreactor and TIB systems are an alternative for mass multiplication of A. potatorum; however, all TIS evaluated guarantee a high survival rate during acclimatization.
Keywords: Agave potatorum; Bioreactors; Chlorophyll; Phosphoenolpyruvate; Rubisco; Stomata.
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