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Effects of sterilization methods and plant growth regulators on in vitro regeneration and tuberization in Gloriosa superba (L.)
This study evaluated the effect of plant growth regulators and sterilizing agents on in vitro propagation and micro-tuberization of endangered Gloriosa...
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A tissue culture system for callus formation and plant regeneration using tuber discs of Dioscorea tokoro Makino, a pharmaceutical yam species
Yam ( Dioscorea sp.) is a recalcitrant plant species with respect to plant regeneration in tissue culture. We report here on callus formation and...
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Biotechnological Interventions and Societal Impacts of Some Medicinal Orchids
Orchids are extremely popular as horticultural plants with significant ornamental and economic value. These are highly priced in the national and...
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous fruit and tuber extracts of Momordica cymbalaria
Plant extracts have been extensively used for the green synthesis of nanoparticles as they are rich in eco-friendly bioactive compounds possessing...
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Phytochemical analysis and enhanced production of alkaloids in non-dormant corm-derived callus of Gloriosa superba (L.) using plant growth regulators and abiotic elicitors
This study focuses on investigating the elicitation of non-embryogenic calli derived from non-dormant corm buds of the endangered medicinal plant Glori...
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Biotechnological Tools for Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity
Plant genetic diversity (PGD) plays a significant role in attaining food, nutrition and economic security. Conservation of these valuable resources...
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Genetic modification of crop plants with ribosome-inactivating protein genes for enhanced resistance to pathogens and pests
Genetic engineering has emerged as an attractive strategy for incorporating resistance in plants against diverse pathogens and has been largely...
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Physical and Chemicals Mutagenesis in Plant Breeding
World agriculture faces the challenge of food security because of the rapid growth of human population, reduced arable land area, plant productivity...
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Functional characterisation of Artemisia annua jasmonic acid carboxyl methyltransferase: a key enzyme enhancing artemisinin biosynthesis
Main conclusionOverexpression of Artemisia annua jasmonic acid carboxyl methyltransferase (AaJMT) leads to enhanced artemisinin content in Artemisia...
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Plant-derived ribosome-inactivating proteins involved in defense against plant viruses
Plant viruses are the most serious pathogens causing severe damage to crops worldwide. A variety of conventional strategies are currently being...
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Mutation Work on Other Ornamental Plants
The chapter covers mutation work (mutagens, working dose, mutants) carried out throughout the world on approximately 120 ornamental crops.
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Advances in cryopreservation of in vitro-derived propagules: technologies and explant sources
Genetic improvements in plant breeding are dependent upon having access to novel plant genetic resources that are available in plant genebanks. Many...
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Breeding and Conservation of Medicinal Plants in India
India is richly endowed with the plant wealth of medicinal plants, over 8500 species of ethno-botanical interest have been recorded. The medicinal...
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Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook. f.) Venter: A steno-endemic and critically endangered medicinal and aromatic plant from Western Ghats, India
Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook. f.) Venter is a potential medicinal and highly aromatic plant species confined to the southernmost part of the...
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Effects of hormones, carbon sources, and photoperiod on bulblet development in Lilium fargesii Franch during in vitro culture
Lilium fargesii Franch is a slow-growing species endemic to China with small-sized bulbs; however, the factors affecting bulblet enlargement remain...
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Rose FT homologous gene overexpression affects flowering and vegetative development behavior in two different rose genotypes
To address the major challenge of controlling flowering in roses, we studied the ectopic expression of a FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) homolog, which plays...
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Optimization of Hairy Root Induction in Solanum tuberosum
An efficient protocol for hairy root induction in Solanum tuberosum was established using Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Transformation of Desiree was...
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Zinc- and cadmium-tolerant endophytic bacteria from Murdannia spectabilis (Kurz) Faden. studied for plant growth-promoting properties, in vitro inoculation, and antagonism
This research aims to isolate and identify Zn- and Cd-tolerant endophytic bacteria from Murdannia spectabilis , identify their properties with and...
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Recent Advances in Fungal Antimicrobial Molecules
Endophytes, found ubiquitous in all plant species in the world, contribute to their host plants by producing many substances that provide protection...
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In vitro strategies for the conservation of Indian medicinal climbers
Climbers are plants with weak stems that require support to grow upright. This group of plants develops various climbing mechanisms, classified as...
