Main conclusion Plant tissue culture as an important tool for the continuous production of
active compounds including secondary metabolites and engineered molecules. Novel …

Main conclusion The present review illustrates a comprehensive overview of the start codon
targeted (SCoT) polymorphism marker and their utilization in various applications related to …

Ornamentals come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to suit a wide range of climates,
landscapes, and gardening needs. Compared to demand, a shortage of plant materials and …

Light plays a pivotal role in regulating plant growth and development. Both quality and
intensity of light as well as the photoperiod are very critical for plant morphogenesis. The …

Malaxis acuminata D. Don., a small, terrestrial orchid, is endemic to tropical Himalayas at an
altitude of 1200–2000 m asl. The dried pseudobulbs are important ingredients of century old …

Low rates of shoot multiplication, clonal instability, poor rooting frequency and high cost of
production are major impediments challenging the micropropagation of orchids and other …

Orchidaceae is one of the largest, most diverse families in angiosperms with significant
ecological and economical values. Orchids have long fascinated scientists by their complex …

Abstract Malaxis acuminata D. Don [= Crepidium acuminatum (D. Don) Szlach.] is one of the
prized medicinal orchids with large-scale application in various nutraceutical and herbal …

Abstract Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merrill. is a pharmacologically important plant, popular
for alkaloidal and non-alkaloidal richness. Large scale propagation of T. indica is difficult in …

Micropropagation is an important tool for the conservation of threatened and commercially
important plant species of which orchids deserve special attention. Ansellia africana is one …