Propagation of Oenothera erythrosepala Borbas by shoot apex culture.

Abstract

Shoot apices of Oenothera erythrosepala were cultured on MS medium supplemented with various concentrations and combinations of naphthaleneaceticacid (NAA) and 6-benzylaminopurine (BA). Effect of hormonal concentration on number of newly induced shoots per shoot apex placed was evident. The media containing 0.2mg/l NAA 0.2mg/l BA and/or 0.2mg/l NAA 2.0mg/l BA were suitable for shoot multiplication and 2.0mg/l NAA for rooting. There was a little difference in root formation and root hair development according to the gelling agents used, but the survival rate was not affected by them.