Development of clonal micropropagation technique for Gloxinia hybrida hort. “Strawberry Ice-Cream”

Abstract

The reported paper presents outcomes of clonal micropropagation of ornamental variety Gloxinia hybrida hort. “Strawberry Ice-Cream”. In the study conditions supporting in vitro implanting leaf blade fragments are developed with an outcome of 97 % viable explants. An optimal composition of the Murashige and Skoog growth medium is suggested; it contains BAP (0.5 mg/l) and IAA (0.2 mg/l) and brings about efficient adventive sprout regeneration. Implantation takes place in a growth medium; no root stimulating hormones are applied. The survival of regenerative plants is reported to be high after transplanting ex vitro.