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Cell and tissue cultures of Catharanthus roseus: A literature survey

II. Updating from 1988 to 1993

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The literature concerning the regulation and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in cell and tissue cultures of Catharanthus roseus is reviewed. The aim of this review is to summarise the progress achieved since the previous review of this subject from 1988 to December 1993. Several factors influencing the production of indole alkaloids are discussed. Special attention is given to large-scale cultivation methods. Some economic considerations on the production of ajmalicine are also discussed.

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Moreno, P.R.H., van der Heijden, R. & Verpoorte, R. Cell and tissue cultures of Catharanthus roseus: A literature survey. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 42, 1–25 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00037677

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