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In anther cultures ofDatura metel, pollen-embryoids could be induced on a medium consisting of honey alone. Further studies revealed that a combination of fructose and dextrose was sufficient to trigger pollen-embryogenesis. The 2 sugars, when tried individually, did not elicit any response.
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The authors wish to thank Prof. V.L. Chopra and Prof. S. Ramanujam for their help and encouragement.
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Raina, S.K., Iyer, R.D. Honey-induced pollen embryogenesis in anther cultures ofDatura metel. Experientia 38, 358–359 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01949391
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