Multiple shoot induction and callus regeneration in Sarcostemma brevistigma Wight & Arnott, a rare medicinal plant |
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Authors: | T Dennis Thomas Surabhi Shankar |
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Institution: | (1) Postgraduate and Research Department of Botany, St Thomas College, Pala, Arunapuram (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, 686 574, India |
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Abstract: | An efficient micropropagation protocol based on multiple shoot induction and callus regeneration has been standardized in
Sarcostemma brevistigma, a rare medicinal plant. The nodal cuttings were cultured on MS medium supplemented with BA (0.5–8 μM) or Kn (0.5–8 μM) alone
or in combination with NAA (0.5–1.5 μM). Maximum multiple shoot induction was observed on MS medium supplemented with 4 μM
BA. On this medium, 100% cultures responded with an average number of 11.3 shoots per explant. However, the average shoot
length was limited to only 0.9 cm on this medium. The addition of 1 μM NAA along with 4 μM BA gave rise to an average number
of 10.9 shoots with an average shoot length of 1.8 cm. Luxuriantly growing callus was obtained on MS medium supplemented with
BA (5 μM) and 2,4-D (2 μM). The callus was subcultured on MS medium supplemented with BA (2–15 μM) or Kn (2–15 μM) alone or
in combination with NAA (0.5–2 μM) for shoot organogenesis. Optimum callus regeneration was obtained on MS medium supplemented
with 10 μM BA and 1 μM NAA. On this medium, 100% cultures responded with an average number of 13.4 shoots per culture. The
shoots obtained via multiple shoot induction and organogenesis were rooted on half-strength MS medium supplemented with NAA
(1–7 μM) or IBA (1–7 μM). IBA was better than NAA in terms of both the percentage of cultures that responded and the average
number of roots per explant. The rooted shoots were successfully transplanted to soil with 86% success. This standardized
protocol will help to conserve this rare medicinal plant. |
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Keywords: | Asclepiadaceae Medicinal plant Multiple shoots Organogenesis Sarcostemma brevistigma |
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