In Vitro Propagation of Endangered Temperate Himalayan Medicinal Herb Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth using Leaf Explants and Nodal Segments
2010
Sharma, Sunil | Katoch, Viveka | Rathour, R. | Sharma, T. R.
The present study describes the micropropagation of Picrorhiza kurroa, (commonly known as kutki) an endangered medicinal herb of the temperate Himalayas and a source of hepatoprotective picrosides. In vitro shoot multiplication was achieved through sprouting of axillary buds using nodal segments and leaf tissue. For shoot regeneration, the hormone combinations kinetin (2.0 mg l⁻¹) and Kinetin + Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) (2.0 mg l⁻¹ + 0.50 mg l⁻¹) with leaf explant was found superior. Interestingly, the basal MS medium gave 99.94 % response (direct proliferation) with nodal explant. The medium supplemented with IBA (1.0 mg ⁻¹) was found best for rooting of regenerated shoots. Nodal segments plated on the medium supplemented with TDZ + IBA (0.11 mg ⁻¹ + 0.50 mg ⁻¹) formed somatic embryos, however further regeneration could not be achieved. The in vitro raised plantlets were hardened and successfully established in the glass house conditions.
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