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Iyyakkannu Sivanesan
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Genetic and epigenetic modes of the regulation of somatic embryogenesis: a review
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a mode of stimulated plant cell totipotency wherein embryos form without fertilization either through somatic or vegetative origins. SE has two main phases: induction and a develo...
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Emerging Roles of Carotenoids in the Survival and Adaptations of Microbes
Carotenoids belong to the widespread group of lipophilic tetraterpenoids that play essential roles in plants, microbes, and animals. In photosynthetic microalgae and cyanobacteria, carotenoids are the fundamen...
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Influence of auxins on somatic embryogenesis in Haworthia retusa Duval
An efficient in vitro plant regeneration method through somatic embryogenesis has been established in Haworthia retusa. Somatic embryos were induced from leaf explants on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemen...
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Highly competent in vitro propagation of Thrixspermum japonicum (Miq.) Rchb.f., a rare epiphytic orchid
An efficient protocol for asymbiotic seed germination and multiple shoot production of Thrixspermum japonicum has been established. Seeds were cultured on MSB (Murashige and Skoog, (MS) macro- and micro-nutrients...
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In vitro propagation of Cymbidium goeringii Reichenbach fil. through direct adventitious shoot regeneration
The influence of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), benzyladenine (BA), and thidiazuron (TDZ) on direct rhizome induction and shoot formation from rhizome explants of Cymbidium goeringii was explored. Rhizom...
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Assays Evaluating Antimicrobial Activity of Nanoparticles: A Myth Buster
The kingdom of interdisciplinary research is advancing forcefully; nanotechnology is one discipline that has impressed biologist, physicist, chemists, engineers and physicians. For studying the antimicrobial a...
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Micropropagation of Ajuga species: a mini review
The genus Ajuga L., belonging to Lamiaceae family, is widespread. The demand for Ajuga species has risen sharply because of their medicinal, ornamental, and pharmacological properties. These wide-ranging plants a...
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Open AccessPhytochemicals of Moringa oleifera: a review of their nutritional, therapeutic and industrial significance
Moringa oleifera Lam., also known as the ‘drumstick tree,’ is recognized as a vibrant and affordable source of phytochemicals, having potential applications in medicines, functional food ...
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Open AccessIn vitro propagation, carotenoid, fatty acid and tocopherol content of Ajuga multiflora Bunge
The effect of plant growth regulators on shoot proliferation from shoot tip explants of Ajuga multiflora was studied. The highest number of shoots (17.1) was observed when shoot tip explants were cultured on Mur...
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Micropropagation, berberine content and antitumor activity of Jeffersonia dubia (Maxim.) Benth et Hook
An efficient micropropagation protocol was developed for Jeffersonia dubia using sucker explants. High frequency of multiple shoot formation was induced when the sucker explants were cultured on Chu’s (N6) medium...
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Optimizing Factors Affecting Somatic Embryogenesis in Cineraria
We established a reproducible protocol for somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of cineraria. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) had a significant effect on somatic embryo formation. Addition of c...
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Direct adventitious shoot regeneration, in vitro flowering, fruiting, secondary metabolite content and antioxidant activity of Scrophularia takesimensis Nakai
Effects of plant growth regulators, light quality and sucrose on direct adventitious shoot regeneration, in vitro flowering and fruiting of Scrophularia takesimensis were investigated. The highest mean number of ...
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Influence of silicon supplementation on the growth and tolerance to high temperature in Salvia splendens
In this study, effects of silicon (Si) on the growth and activities of major antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), a...
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Enhancing salt tolerance in eggplant by introduction of foreign halotolerance gene, HAL1 isolated from yeast
Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer method for production of transgenic eggplants (Solanum melongena L. var. PKM1) has been optimized. Polymerase chain reaction of transgenic plants confirmed th...
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Silicon promotes shoot proliferation and shoot growth of Salvia splendens under salt stress in vitro
Silicon (Si) is known to have beneficial effects on plants especially in monocots such as rice, wheat, and sugarcane. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of Si against NaCl on axillary shoot ...
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Silicon supply through the subirrigation system affects growth of three chrysanthemum cultivars
The effect of silicon (Si) treatment on the growth of three chrysanthemum cultivars grown in a soilless substrate was evaluated. Rooted terminal cuttings of Dendranthema grandiflorum ‘Gaya Pink’, ‘Lemmon Tree’, a...
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Identification of somaclonal variants in proliferating shoot cultures of Senecio cruentus cv. Tokyo Daruma
A protocol for in vitro propagation of cineraria (Senecio cruentus) was developed. The highest frequency of shoot proliferation was obtained from nodal explants cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplem...
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Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from leaf and petiole explants of Campanula punctata Lam. var. rubriflora Makino
A simple and efficient protocol was developed for somatic embryogenesis from leaf and petiole explants of Campanula punctata Lam. var. rubriflora Makino. Somatic embryos (SE) were obtained with greater frequency ...
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Micropropagation of Cotoneaster wilsonii Nakai—a rare endemic ornamental plant
A simple and efficient micropropagation system was developed for Cotoneaster wilsonii through node and shoot tip explants obtained from mature field-grown plants. Of the two explants, node explants were found to ...
