In vitro propagation of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. from shoot apex explants

Journal Title: Journal of Applied and Natural Science - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 1

Abstract

In vitro rapid micropropagation of Withania somnifera; has been achieved using shoot apex explants, when cultured on MS medium with different auxins: Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) 0.5-4 mg/l, Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) 2 mg/l and Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) 0.5-3 mg/l and cytokinin: Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) 0.5-4 mg/l. NAA and BAP stimulated direct as well as callus mediated multiple shoot. IBA alone and in combination with IAA stimulated rhizogenesis, while IBA with NAA proliferated callus-mediated rhizogenesis. The rooted plantlets through sequential hardening process could be established in the field.

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Archana Rani, M. Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar

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  • EP ID EP131766
  • DOI 10.31018/jans.v6i1.393
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Archana Rani, M. Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar (2014). In vitro propagation of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. from shoot apex explants. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 6(1), 159-163. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-131766