Micropropagation of Passiflora Species (Passionfruit)

Abstract

The genus Passiflora (family Passifloraceae) comprises 400 species, of which 50 to 60 bear edible fruits (Martin and Nakasone 1970); however, the genus is as well known for its colourful flowers. Most of the Passiflora species are indigenous to tropical and South America but about 40 occur in Asia, the South Pacific Islands, Australia and Madagascar (Purseglove 1968).KeywordsPassion FruitPlant Cell Tissue Organ CultDark IncubationMeristem CultureNodal SectionThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.