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Induction of somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis in Oldenlandia umbellata L., a dye-yielding medicinal plant
, , Mudgal G.
Published in Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2009
Volume: 98
   
Issue: 2
Pages: 205 - 211
Abstract
Oldenlandia umbellata L., commonly known as "Indian madder", is an ancient Indian herb valued as a source of red color dye and various medicinal products. In this study, successful protocols have been developed for induction of somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis in O. umbellata. Emerging young leaves, shoot apices, and stems were used as explants, grown on Murashige and Skoog (MS) media supplemented with various auxins, including indole acetic acid, indole butyric acid, napthaleneacetic acid (NAA), and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, each at levels ranging between 0.1 and 0.5 mg/l, cytokinins, including benzyladenine (BA) and kinetin, each at concentration ranging between 0.5 and 5 mg/l, with and without coconut milk (CM) at levels of 0.5-5%. For callus induction, NAA at 2.5 mg/l was optimal; while, for rapid embryogenic callus induction, 0.2 mg/l NAA, 0.5 mg/l BA, and 0.1% CM induced the highest frequency (95.86%). Shoots developed upon transfer of embryogenic calli to MS medium containing 1.5 mg/l BA, 0.3 mg/l NAA and 1% CM. For root induction, 0.3 mg/l NAA and 1.0% CM promoted highest and earliest rooting. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
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JournalData powered by TypesetPlant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)
PublisherData powered by TypesetSpringer Science and Business Media LLC
ISSN0167-6857
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