In vitro TISSUE CULTURE STUDIES ON Anagallis arvensis
MANISHA PARASHAR *
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
GAURAV MUDGAL
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
JASPREET KAUR
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Anagallis arvensis, commonly known as Scarlet pimpernel, is an annual weed commonly found along roadsides. It has brightly colored flowers most often blue and pink. It is of great medicinal and biochemical value and is spread widely because of great ornamental value. But still very less, or negligible work has been done till now on this plant. In this particular paper, we did micropropagation trials with this plant to see the effect of various growth regulators.
Keywords: Anagallis arvensis, callus, growth regulators, shooting, micropropagation, tissue culture.