Developing an Efficient Micropropagation Technique for Citrus aurantifolia: Enhancing Mass Production and Germplasm Conservation

Authors

  • Naorem Bela Devi College of Community Science, Central Agriculture University, Tura, Meghalaya, 794005, India.
  • Soibam Purnima Devi College of Community Science, Central Agriculture University, Tura, Meghalaya, 794005, India.
  • Punyakishore Maibam College of Community Science, Central Agriculture University, Tura, Meghalaya, 794005, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpbs/v1/1995

Keywords:

Citrus aurantifolia, micropropagation, multiple shoot induction, 6-benzyl aminopurine (BAP), kinetin (KN), indole 3-acetic acid (IAA), \(\alpha\)-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA)

Abstract

This study presents an efficient and straightforward method for the micropropagation of Citrus aurantifolia, suitable for mass propagation. The optimal medium for shoot induction was found to be supplemented with 1.5 mg. l-1 of BAP and 1.5 mg. l-1 of KN, yielding a 79.57% response rate and an average of 8.23 shoots per explant. NAA was more effective than IAA for root induction, with a maximum response of 83.52% and an average of 3.24 roots per shoot in medium supplemented with 1.5 mg. l-1 NAA.

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Published

2024-09-14

How to Cite

Naorem Bela Devi, Soibam Purnima Devi, & Punyakishore Maibam. (2024). Developing an Efficient Micropropagation Technique for Citrus aurantifolia: Enhancing Mass Production and Germplasm Conservation. Contemporary Research and Perspectives in Biological Science Vol. 1, 99–110. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpbs/v1/1995

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Contemporary Research and Perspectives in Biological Science Vol. 1

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