Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): Vol 4, Iss 2, Year 2017 (Dr.S.Paulsamy Commemoration Issue)
Articles
EFFECT OF COCONUT WATER AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL ON SEED GERMINATION IN AN ENDEMIC ORCHID RHYNCHOSTYLIS RETUSA BLUME.
Published
December 30, 2017
Keywords
- Rhynchostylis retusa, coconut water, activated charcoal, endemic orchid.
How to Cite
S, N. R. (2017). EFFECT OF COCONUT WATER AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL ON SEED GERMINATION IN AN ENDEMIC ORCHID RHYNCHOSTYLIS RETUSA BLUME. Kongunadu Research Journal, 4(2), 147-150. https://doi.org/10.26524/krj215
Abstract
The present study on in vitro seed germination of Rhynchostylis retusa obtained on nutrient medium made clear pathway for the in vitro propagation of orchids by seed culture. The presence of coconut water in the medium enhanced seed germination and growth of seedlings. For enhancing the growth of seedlings further the individual seedlings were cultured on MS medium supplemented with 3 mg/l BAP and 1g/l activated charcoal. These seedlings were sub cultured on rooting medium (IBA) supplemented with activated charcoal. The plantlets were transferred to soil with 90% success. Hence the present investigation made possible for the large scale multiplication of R.retusa and thus to conserve this endemic orchid.
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