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Mass Propagation ofRauwolfia serpentina L. Benth

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A protocol for mass propagation through axillary bud proliferation was established for Rauwolfia serpentina L. Benth. (Apocynaceae). MS medium supplemented with 1.5 mg L-1 BA and 0.2 mg L-1 NAA elicited the maximum mnnber of shoots (4 multiple shoots) from nodal explants. These adventitious shoots were best rooted on half strength MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L-1 each of lBA and IAA. The in vitro raised plants were acclimatized in glass house and successfully transplanted to field condition with ahnost 95% survival.

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