Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Method of producing organogenetic tissue from a plant of the genus Mentha
The present invention is related to a method of producing organogenetic tissues from a plant of the genus Mentha, said method comprising the steps of culturing an explant from a plant of genus Mentha on an initiation medium in the presence of 400 to 600 lux light at a temperature of 23-27&deg; C., with 16 hours of photoperiod, to obtain calli, transferring the calli to a basal medium comprising minerals and vitamins to ensure development of shoots, and culturing the shoots in a medium substantially free of growth hormones and containing menthol in a concentration of about 80 &mgr;g ml&#8722;1 to ensure root formation.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Sushil Mahendra Pandurang Ajit Kumar Dharmendra Sunita Suman Preet Singh Tiruppadiripuliyur Ranganathan Santha
Kumar Darokar Shasany Saikia Dhawan Khanuja Kumar