Clonal propagation, encapsulation and reintroduction of Ispea malabarica (Reichb. f.) J. D. Hook, an endangered orchid

From: In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

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Rapid clonal propagation and encapsulation of in vitro-fomed bulbs of Ipsea malabarica (Reichb. f.) J. D. Hook., an endemic and endangered orchid of the Western Ghats of Kerala, and its reintroduction to the natural habitat were accomplished. Rhizome segments of Ipsea cultured on half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 6.97 [mu]M kinetin induced the highest number of shoots, at the rate of four shoots per explant within 50 d. Transfer of the isolated shoots increased the rate of shoot multiplication to more than 10 shoots. Subsequent culture enhanced the number ...

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