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Microclones of different mulberry genotypes were successfully transferred to the field. The same genotypes were raised through conventional methods (cuttings). A comparative study using morphological and biochemical tests of field established micropropagated and cutting derived plants of mulberry genotypes was conducted. Micropropagated mulberry plants showed significant morphogenic vigour when compared to plants raised through cuttings. Biochemical tests of leaves revealed that, there was no significant nutritional difference between micropropagated plants and those originated from cuttings.
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Zaman, A., Islam, R. & Joarder, O. Field performance and biochemical evaluation of micropropagated mulberry plants. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 51, 61–64 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005830515585
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