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  Pak. J. Bot., 18(1): 15-19.

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  Updated: 10-12-12

 

  PLANTLET FORMATION IN ROOT CALLUS OF RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA

MEHMOOD AKRAM AND IHSAN ILAHI

Abstract: Using Benzylaminopurine (2 mg/1) and NAA (0.8 mg/1) root callus of Rauwolfia serpentina was induced to bud formation which further developed into shoots. Isolated shoots rooted with 24 h treatment of 3 mg/1 IAA and 3 mg/1 IBA. The plantlets transferred to soil were initially watered with half strength Knop’s solution until they became autotrophic and were found to grow well in open field conditions.
 

Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.


   
   

 

   
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