Effect of Different Media, Photoperiod in Seeds Germination and Effects of Plant Growth Regulators on Seedling Growth of Endangered Medicinal Plant Psoralea corylifolia Linn.

The study investigated the effects of light and different media on the germination of the seeds of endangered medicinal plant Psoralea corylifolia and its growth. The fastest and highest percentage of seed germination was achieved using MS medium as compared to B5 medium and Whites medium. Germination of seeds of Psoralea corylifolia was enhanced under light conditions. 80% seed germination was observed 10th day after sowing. Best results were obtained on MS medium containing BAP (15 μM) with NAA (20.0 μM) and Kn (15.0 μM) for sub sequent growth of seedlings within six weeks, generating shoots (6.5 shoots per explants).

Author(s): Priyanka Pandey, Rakesh Mehta, Ravi Upadhyay

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