tissue cultivation in the form of clonal opens
opportunities for genetic improvement of aloe vera
plant. The occurrence of deviation of the nature
(offtype) called somaclonal variation in seeds of
tissue culture can increase the genetic variability of
plants (Larkin, 1981 in Israeli et al., 1991).
The availability of sufficient genetic diversity is
needed to support the success of the selection
program. This report is a fact which shows that the
occurrence of somaclonal diversity in tissue culture
seeds can be utilized for genetic improvement of
plants.
The study of EMS on Cavendish banana and
banana Kepok Kuning resulted in the response of
EMS on Cavendish banana culture on growing
percentage, shoot number and shoot length
decreased in straight line with increasing of EMS
concentration level and morphological change that
was formed explant rate indicating mutation
(Hidayat , 2002, 2004).
The study of the use of EMS 5 on Aloe vera by
Cornelia (2003), showed faster growth time than
without EMS, and 0.05% concentration level. which
has created diversity. The results showed that there
was somaclonal diversity at the concentration level
ranging from 0.05% and increasing in line with the
increase of the EMS concentration level. The best
concentration gives rise to somaclonal diversity at
the level of 0.10% then will cause dead eksplan
(Hidayat, 2006). The resulting planlet was further
acclimatized to produce seeds and observed
morphological changes. The role of the environment
is enormous for the growth and development of
plants, a growing environment that grips growth and
growth of plants.
Environment is a potential environmental factor
unfavorable to the life of the creature in its general
(Levitt, 1980). In general, environmental stress is
grouped into 2, namely: (1). Biotic cohesion consists
of: a) intra-species and inter-species competition, b)
infection by pests and diseases. (2). Abiotic stresses
are a) temperatures (high and low), b) water
(advantages and disadvantages), c) radiation
(ultraviolet, infrared, visible light and ionizing
radiation), d) chemicals (salts, gases, and pesticides)
, e) wind, and f) sound.
Environmental stresses on peat soils may include
soil acidity (pH <5.0), excess water (puddle height),
pyrite, and salinity. Areas like this are widely
available outside of Java.
Indonesia's swamp land is 33.4 million ha spread
over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya.
20.1 million ha is tidal swamp land and 13.3 million
ha of nontidal swamps. Peat typology covers an area
of 11.0 million ha, acid sulphate of 6.7 million ha
and saline / somewhat saline 0.4 million ha
(Balitbangtan Pangan, 1992 in Hidayat, 2009). Thus
peat soil type is wide enough to be utilized.
Efforts to improve peatland productivity can be
done through improved soil fertility by fertilizing
and improving the soil (calcification) and other
businesses such as ash, burning residue, wood
processing plant waste, ash (palm rest residue),
volcanic ash, and marine mud.
An effort would require large expenses and very
large material inputs (eg to raise the soil pH of a
single cake required 50 tons / ha of lime) so that it is
less efficient, one of the alternatives offered is the
search and assembling of resistant and suitable
varieties / clones in the local environment needs
attention.
Patent Search Description Based on patent search
results on some patent sites such as www.uspto.gov,
www.jpo-miti.go, www.ipaustralia.gov.au., Www.
patents1.ic.gc.ca/ intro-e-html, and www.european-
patent-office.org/ espacenet / info / index.h,
www.delphio.com have not found any patent
regarding making aloe vera clones. Several studies
are directed at utilization of Aloe vera leaf bleed.
Some search results are presented in Table 1.
Additional Some Patent Search Results About
Aloe Vera: 7,205,012 B1 = Scar reducing and
massage emollient by Wendy L. Hill, 4758 Appleton
St., San Diego, Calif. 92117 (US) Filed on Feb. 25,
2005, as Appl. No. 11/65,661. Int. Cl. A01N 65/00
(2006.01) U.S. Cl. 424—764 [424/765; 424/745;
424/744] 2.
Claims: 1. A method of making a scar reduction
emollient, said method comprising the steps of:
Mixing together calendula flowers, chamomile
flowers, comfrey leaf, rose petals, rosemary and rose
geranium to form a herb mixture; Positioning the
herb mixture in a cooking vessel and covering the
herb mixture with almond oil and olive oil and
heating the cooking vessel at a temperature below
the boiling point of the olive and almond oils to
define a heated mixture; Straining the heated
mixture through cheesecloth to define a strained oil;
Melting beeswax and mixing together said beeswax
with shea butter, lavender oil, Ylang Ylang oil, Aloe
vera gel, jojoba oil, wheat germ oil, evening
primrose oil and said strained oil to define said
emollient; and Positioning said emollient in at least
one container.