DefinePK

Abstract

ABSTRACT A research study was undertaken to determine the requirement for initiation and multiplication rate of axillary buds of mature tree of Mulberry. Axillary buds derived from actively growing young shoots of 6 years old Morus alba were used to initiate the culture. Successful bud shoot induction and shoot elongation was achieved on MS media with 5&#181M BAP concentration. High multiplication rate i.e.12 micro shoots per culture was obtained with 15&#181M BAP. After 4-5 weeks the shoots developed roots in the same media without adding any rooting hormones. These plantlets showed a good growth response in earthen pots and 85% survival of plants in soil was recorded.