Open AccessIn vitro Propagation of Albizia guachapele, Cedrela odorata, Platymiscium pinnatum and Guaiacum sanctum
Author(s) -
Lisette Valverde-Cerdas,
Alejandra Rojas-Vargas,
Ana Hine-Gómez
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
plant tissue culture and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1818-8745
pISSN - 1817-3721
DOI - 10.3329/ptcb.v18i2.3397
Subject(s) - biology , germination , botany , cutting , micropropagation , explant culture , in vitro , biochemistry
In Costa Rica Albizia guachapele, Cedrela odorata, Platymiscium pinnatum and Guaiacum sanctum are important plant species in both economic and ecological terms and their wood is precious and reported to be highly resistant material. This research has evaluated the in vitro micropropagation as a technology focused to conserve these species. Findings include percentage of germination of seeds and contamination, induction of buds, rooting and growth of micro-cuttings of these four species. Key words: In vitro, Propagation, Albizia guachapele, Cedrela odorata, Platymiscium pinnatum, Guaiacum sanctum D.O.I. 10.3329/ptcb.v18i2.3397 Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 18(2): 151-156, 2008 (December)