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Planta Med 1999; 65(3): 277-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-960778
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Micropropagation and in vitro Flowering of Rauvolfia tetraphylla; A Potent Source of Anti-Hypertension Drugs

Dhiren Sarma1 , Soneswar Sarma2 , Anjana Baruah1
  • 1Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat, Assam, India
  • 2Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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04 January 2007 (online)

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Abstract

A simple protocol for in vitro mass multiplication of Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Apocynaceae) has been developed. The endophytic microflora was controlled by adopting integrated measures. Multiple shoot development was achieved on MS + Kin (0.1-0.2 mg/l) + BAP (0.4-0.5 mg/l) media. Rooting from in vitro shoots occurred on NAA containing media. In vitro flowering was induced in shoot multiplication media.