Optimization of callus and cell suspension cultures of Barringtonia racemosa (Lecythidaceae family) for lycopene production Otimização de culturas de suspensões de calos e células de Barringtonia racemosa (família Lecythidaceae) para produção de licopeno
Lycopene is present in a range of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in the leaves of Barringtonia racemosa. The traditional lycopene extraction from the plant is being employed instead of an easy propagation technique like cell culture process from the leaf explants. We intend to assess how ly...
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Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2011-02-01
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Series: | Scientia Agricola |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162011000100011 |