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Micropropagation studies on pomegranate var. Bhagwa

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: In ‘Bhagawa’ pomegranate, micropropagation study was undertaken using different explants from fruiting mother plants. Shoot tip was found the best explant for culture establishment and microbial contamination (14.28%). Surface sterilization with 0.1% mercuric chloride for 10 min. showed the maximum survival (90.58%) and minimum microbial contamination (9.52%). Maximum number of shoots per explant (1.73) was recorded in treatment MS + BAP 2.0 mg/l, while maximum shoot length and number of leaves were observed on medium containing MS + BAP 2.5 mg/l. Half-strength MS medium along with NAA 8 mg/l gave the best rooting with maximum number of roots per shoot (4.00) and root length (3.72 cm). Hardening of rooted plantlets was ideal with maximum survival of plantlets (71.72%) on medium containing soil + sand (1:1; v/v).

Source: Indian Journal of Horticulture

Authors: B. M. Kalalbandi, D.P. Waskar, V. S. Khandare, D.S. Gorad

Language: English

Topic: Plant tissue culture and regeneration

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2271269794

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