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Propagation of Morus indica L. (Mulberry) by encapsulated shoot buds

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Axillary buds of mulberry (Morus indica L) were encapsulated in alginate and agar to produce individual beads. The beads could be stored at 4°C for 45 days without loss of viability. Amongst the encapsulating agents tested, sodium alginate was found to be a better matrix. Encapsulated buds regenerated complete plantlets on an appropriate medium. This technique would provide an easy and novel propagation system for the elite as well as difficult-to-root species of mulberry.

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Abbreviations

BAP:

benzylaminopurine

MS:

Murashige and Skoog (1962).

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  1. Plant Biotechnology Section, Bio-Organic Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 400 085, Bombay, India

    V. A. Bapat, Minal Mhatre & P. S. Rao

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  1. V. A. Bapat
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Communicated by I. K. Vasil

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Bapat, V.A., Mhatre, M. & Rao, P.S. Propagation of Morus indica L. (Mulberry) by encapsulated shoot buds. Plant Cell Reports 6, 393–395 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00269570

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