title: Propagation of Morus indica L. (Mulberry) by encapsulated shoot buds.
abstract: Axillary buds of mulberry (Morus indica L) were encapsulated in alginate and agar to produce individual beads. The beads could be stored at 4°C for 45 days without loss of viability. Amongst the encapsulating agents tested, sodium alginate was found to be a better matrix. Encapsulated buds regenerated complete plantlets on an appropriate medium. This technique would provide an easy and novel propagation system for the elite as well as difficult-to-root species of mulberry.
authors.affiliation: Plant Biotechnology Section, Bio-Organic Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 400 085, Bombay, India.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Bapat
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mhatre
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Rao