Optimisation of cryopreservation technique in Mokara golden nugget orchid using PVS2 vitrification.

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of various sucrose concentrations on Mokara orchid shoots (0.5-1.0 and 1.0-1.5 cm) after precultured at 24 and 48 h. The 1.0-1.5 cm of Mokara shoots preculture at 0.25 M sucrose for 48 h was the best condition based on TTC assay and subsequently used f...

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Main Authors: Safrinah, R, Xavier, R, Uma Rani, Sinniah, Sreeramanan, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Journals Inc. 2009