title: Micropropagation of Rhododendron.
abstract: Methods for in vitro initiation and multiplication and general culture practices of Rhododendron are presented. Also acclimatization procedures are described. Protocols for callus, shoot, and root induction are described. Several protocols for breeding applications are highlighted in more detail.
authors.affiliation: Plant Unit, Applied Genetics and Breeding, Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Melle, Belgium.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Eeckhaut
authors.forename: Kristien
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Janssens
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: De Keyser
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: De Riek
mesh_terms: D000064:Acclimatization; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D046508:Culture Techniques; D035264:Flowers / Q000254:growth & development; D006824:Hybridization, Genetic; D018519:Meristem / Q000254:growth & development; D018520:Plant Shoots / Q000254:growth & development; D011003:Ploidies; D012038:Regeneration; D029793:Rhododendron / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development*; D012639:Seeds / Q000254:growth & development; D013997:Time Factors