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Stimulatory role of smoke–water and karrikinolide on the photosynthetic pigment and phenolic contents of micropropagated ‘Williams’ bananas
At low concentrations, smoke–water (SW) and smoke-derived karrikinolide (KAR1) are compounds with potential cytokinin and auxin-like activity. Their roles on the growth, photosynthetic pigment and phenolic conten...
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Growth stimulation effects of smoke-water and vermicompost leachate on greenhouse grown-tissue-cultured ‘Williams’ bananas
A common problem often experienced by both small and large scale banana farmers is the reduction in quality and yield of bananas due to soil moisture deficits and declining soil fertility. To overcome this, me...
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Topolins: A panacea to plant tissue culture challenges?
Since the discovery of topolins as naturally occurring aromatic cytokinins (CKs), they have emerged as genuine alternatives to the long serving CKs such as benzyladenine, zeatin and kinetin in plant tissue cul...
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Recalcitrant effects associated with the development of basal callus-like tissue on caulogenesis and rhizogenesis in Sclerocarya birrea
In the micropropagation of woody plant species, adventitious root and shoot formation remain some of the major bottlenecks due to their recalcitrance to in vitro manipulation. Some plant growth regulators may ...
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The role of meta-topolins in alleviating micropropagation problems
Low shoot multiplication, morphological abnormalities, poor rooting frequency and high cost of production are among the factors challenging the micropropagation of ornamental perennials and garden plants. Most...
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In vitro morphogenesis of organogenic nodules derived from Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra leaf explants
Sclerocarya birrea (marula) is an indigenous South African tree with highly valued medicinal and nutritional properties. Induction of nodular meristemoids from leaf explants was achieved ...
