In vitro propagation of croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
2008
Nasib, A. (Karachi Univ. (Pakistan). H.E.J. Research Inst. of Chemistry) | Ali, K. (Karachi Univ. (Pakistan). H.E.J. Research Inst. of Chemistry) | Khan, S. (Karachi Univ. (Pakistan). H.E.J. Research Inst. of Chemistry)
Croton (Codiaeum variegation) with its amazing colors and leathery leaves is regarded as a beautiful foliage plant. The plant is native of South East Asia. Generally crotons are multiplied vegetatively by means of cuttings and air layering. This process is slow in response and need to maintain large number of mother plants stock. Micropropagation is an alternative mean of propagation that can meet its high demand in relatively shorter time. An improved and enhanced method was established for the In vitro propagation of croton. A series of experiments were conducted for the optimization of shooting and rooting media. The best media for shoot induction was MS (Murashige and Skoog) supplemented with 0.5 mg/L of BAP (6-benzyl amino purine). The effect of the selected media was further enhanced by adding adjuvants like malt extract and peptone. T
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