IN VITRO DIRECT MULTIPLE SHOOT INDUCTION FROM LEAF EXPLANTS OF SOLANUM PUBESCENS WILLD

Efficient in Vitro direct multiple shoot regeneration from Solanum pubescens was achieved from leaf explants on MS medium Sublimated with B5 vitamins and different concentrations and different combinations of PGRs like BAP, NAA and GA3. The maximum numbers of multiple shoots were achieved from leaf explants on 3.0 mg/l BAP + 1.0mg/l GA3. The regenerated shoots were transferred in to half strength MS medium fortified with IBA for root induction. Rooted plantlets were successfully acclimatized. This new and transfer into the field Conditions. Standardized and reproducible protocol useful the mass propagation of Solanum pubescens.