IN VITRO CALLUS PROLIFERATON IN A MULTIPURPOSE TREE SPECIES – MAHUA (MADHUCA LATIFOLIA MACB.)
MANEESHA SINGH *
Department of Biological Science, R. D. University Jabalpur 482 001
Y. K. BANSAL *
Department of Biological Science, R. D. University Jabalpur 482 001
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
An in vitro study has been made on proliferation and growth of calli in Madhuca latifolia from leaf, terminal bud and cotyledon explants. Eight types of calli varying in color, appearance, texture and morphogenic potential were obtained.
Keywords: Plant growth regulator, proliferation, callus induction frequency, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid