What is Micropropagation?

Micropropagation is the production of more seedlings in a short time keeping the maternal qualities intact. Micropropagation is done in plants that do not produce seeds or organs. Flowers by micropropagation – Lilium, Tulipa, Anthurium; Vegetables and spices – Allium, Apium, Brassica; Fruits and Nuts- Aegle, Ananus, Carica; Forest trees – Albizzia, Dalbergia, Pinus etc. have been established. In 1958 F. C. Steward discovered micropropagation.

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