Published December 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

High frequency plant regeneration from leaf explants derived callus of evening primrose (oenothera biennis)

  • 1. Pakistan Councile of Scientific and Industrial Research Labs., Peshawar (Pakistan). Dept. of Medicinal Botanic
  • 2. Pakistan Councile of Scientific and Industrial Research Labs., Lahore (Pakistan). Dept. of Food and Biotechnology

Description

The seeds of Evening primrose were aseptically grown and leaf explants were used for establishment of callus culture. The Excellent growth in callus biomass was achieved on MS medium supplemented with 2, 4, -D and TDZ. For optimal growth of bud and shoot regeneration, fortification of IAA along with TDZ, or BAP was found to be essential. Rooting (70%) could be inducted on hormone free MS-medium. This percentage improved to 98 when NAA was added to the medium. The plantlets thus obtained were transferred to the field successfully after passing through the process of hardening. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 158-161
ISSN
1681-4525

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
40047292
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL REGENERATION; GERMINATION; LEAVES; MEDICINAL PLANTS; SEEDS; TISSUE CULTURES
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL RECOVERY; PLANTS