Research Article | Published: 01 March 2009

Effects of BAP (6-Benzyl aminopurine) on bud break and plantlet regeneration from the back bulbs of Calanthe yucksomnensis S.Z. Lucksom (Orchidaceae)

Ram Pal, M. Dayamma and V. S. Nagrare

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 65-68 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-47AT4L | Cite this article

Abstract

The effect of BAP (6-benzyl aminopurine) on bud break in the back bulbs of Calanthe yuksomnensis was studied. For this purpose, the back bulbs were soaked in aqueous solution of BAP (20-200 mg/l) for 24 hours. The back bulbs were packed in transparent polyethylene bags with moist sawdust and stored in dark at room temperature for 40 days. The BAP concentration 20-100 mg/l increased number of sprouted back bulbs whereas higher concentration decreased the number of sprouted bulbs. The highest number of sprouted bulbs was obtained from BAP 100 mg/l treatment and maximum shoot bud length was recorded from the back bulbs soaked in solution containing 40 mg/l BAP. These sprouted back bulbs when planted in medium containing (1:1:1) leaf mould, farm yard manurer and garden soil (v/v) unfolded their leaves and developed into complete plant.

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Pal, R., Dayamma, M. and Nagrare, V.S., 2009. Effects of BAP (6-Benzyl aminopurine) on bud break and plantlet regeneration from the back bulbs of Calanthe yucksomnensis S.Z. Lucksom (Orchidaceae). Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(1), pp.65-68. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-47AT4L

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2009

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