M.M.H. Molla
Biotechnology Division, Bangladesh
M.S.A. Bhuiyan
Biotechnology Division, Bangladesh
M. Dilafroza Khanam
Biotechnology Division, Bangladesh
Pons Batugal
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
Zygotic embryos of BARI Narikel 1, BARI Narikel 2, Srilankan Tall and Malaysian Dwarf were cultured on Y3 basal nutrient medium. Germination percentages of embryos were recorded 93, 96, 89 and 40% in BARI Narikel 1, BARI Narikel 2, Srilankan Tall and Malaysian Dwarf respectively. Germination percentage was different due to the difference of physiological state of the embryos and/or difference in the genetic make up of the genotypes. Most of the embryos developed root and shoots simultaneously and survival rate was more then 60%. Significant difference in plant height, number of secondary roots, length of roots and transferable plantlet were found among the coconut genotypes.
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M.M.H. Molla, M.S.A. Bhuiyan, M. Dilafroza Khanam and Pons Batugal, 2004. In vitro Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Embryo Culture in Bangladesh. Biotechnology, 3: 98-101.
DOI: 10.3923/biotech.2004.98.101
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=biotech.2004.98.101
DOI: 10.3923/biotech.2004.98.101
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=biotech.2004.98.101
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