Micropropagation Studies in Staghorn Fern

ISBN-13: 9786204198255 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str.

Gopinath G.; Shiva Sai Prasad

Opis

Among ferns, one of the most economically valuable fern is Staghorn (Platycerium bifurcatum). It is the most popular species known and widespread of genus Platycerium, belonging to the family Polypodiaceae, which is epiphytic in nature.It is originated in Malaysia and the genus consists of 18 species. They are conventionally propagated by sexual as well as by vegetative methods. However, the conventional propagation using sexual and vegetative methods has been hampered due to slow multiplication, low germination percentage and specific climatic requirement of the plant resulting in low production of the plants under in vivo conditions. So, the present study aims at the standardization of plant propagation and multiplication of the plant using in vitro techniques.

O autorze

G., GopinathDr. Gopinath G is a professor at UAS GKVK Bangalore, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture. He has more than 40 research papers and awards to his credit and has guided more than 10 M.Sc. and 4 Ph.D. students.