Articles
TISSUE CULTURE OF PERSOONIA SPECIES FOR HORTICULTURE AND RESTORATION
Article number
1097_17
Pages
149 – 154
Language
English
Abstract
Persoonia (Proteaceae) is an Australian endemic genus of Proteaceae many
species of which are horticulturally desirable.
A large number of species are endangered
in the wild and the restoration industry is interested in effective ways to propagate them.
While high volume regeneration of persoonias from seeds and cuttings remains
problematic, tissue culture may be an alternative or complementary technique.
Further
work on this taxon is required to optimise multiplication of cultures and the transition
of explants to the ex vitro environment.
species of which are horticulturally desirable.
A large number of species are endangered
in the wild and the restoration industry is interested in effective ways to propagate them.
While high volume regeneration of persoonias from seeds and cuttings remains
problematic, tissue culture may be an alternative or complementary technique.
Further
work on this taxon is required to optimise multiplication of cultures and the transition
of explants to the ex vitro environment.
Publication
Authors
C.A. Offord, A. Rollason, A. Frith
Keywords
Persoonia, Proteaceae, tissue culture, seed germination, ornamental, restoration, conservation
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