Somatic embryogenesis: an alternative for micropropagation of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack

Sobri H., . and Marziah M., . (2002) Somatic embryogenesis: an alternative for micropropagation of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack. [Proceedings Paper]

Eurycoma longifolia tongkat Ali is an important medicinal plant. The herbal industry using Tongkat Ali as a health supplement involves a multibillion-dollar business. Generally the raw material used in the production of health food product of Tongkat Ali is collected from the wild. Continuous extraction of this material from the forest has led to the depletion of this important raw material. To ensure continuous and sustainable supply some forms of planting are deemed necessary. Our previous studies revealed that Tongkat Ali plant could be micropropagated through direct regeneration techniques. In the present study somatic embryogenesis was found to be another alternative approach to clone Tongkat Ali trees with proven desirable characteristics. The effects of different explants media and hormone combinations on regeneration capabilities of Tongkat Ali were examined. The study revealed that plantlet formation from somatic embryos can be achieved and involved three main stages all of which required the supplementation of different plant growth regulators at specific concentrations.

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Eurycoma longifolia tongkat Ali is an important medicinal plant. The herbal industry using Tongkat Ali as a health supplement involves a multibillion-dollar business. Generally the raw material used in the production of health food product of Tongkat Ali is collected from the wild. Continuous extraction of this material from the forest has led to the depletion of this important raw material. To ensure continuous and sustainable supply some forms of planting are deemed necessary. Our previous studies revealed that Tongkat Ali plant could be micropropagated through direct regeneration techniques. In the present study somatic embryogenesis was found to be another alternative approach to clone Tongkat Ali trees with proven desirable characteristics. The effects of different explants media and hormone combinations on regeneration capabilities of Tongkat Ali were examined. The study revealed that plantlet formation from somatic embryos can be achieved and involved three main stages all of which required the supplementation of different plant growth regulators at specific concentrations.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	12 ill. 13 ref.
AGROVOC Term:	SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS
AGROVOC Term:	ALTERNATIVE METHODS
AGROVOC Term:	MICROPROPAGATION
AGROVOC Term:	SIMAROUBACEAE
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:13
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10998

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