Optimizing In-Vitro Growth Medium for Apiaceae Medicinal Plants

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Question:

/would you please suggest the best or modified vitamin composition or basial medium for grows and elongation in-vitro slow-growing plantlets base on references, specially medicinal plant from apiaceace family with taproot?/

Answer:

When working with slow-growing plantlets, particularly from the Apiaceae family (which includes many medicinal plants), it's essential to optimize the growth medium to support both growth and elongation. Here are some general guidelines and suggestions for a basal medium and vitamin composition based on common practices in plant tissue culture:

Basal Medium

  1. Murashige and Skoog (MS) Medium: This is one of the most widely used media for plant tissue culture. It provides a balanced nutrient composition that supports a wide range of plant species.

    • Salts: Use the standard MS salts, but you may need to adjust the concentration based on the specific plant species.
    • Agar: If solidifying the medium, use agar at a concentration of 0.7-0.8%.

  2. Gamborg's B5 Medium: This medium is also suitable for certain plant species and can be used as an alternative to MS.

  3. Nitsch and Nitsch Medium: This medium is particularly useful for some slow-growing species and can be modified for specific needs.

Vitamins

The addition of vitamins can significantly enhance the growth of plantlets. Here’s a commonly used vitamin composition:

  • Thiamine (Vitamin B1): 0.1-1.0 mg/L
  • Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): 0.1-1.0 mg/L
  • Nicotinic Acid (Niacin): 0.1-1.0 mg/L
  • Myoinositol: 100-200 mg/L
  • Folic Acid: 0.1-0.5 mg/L

Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs)

In addition to the basal medium and vitamins, the use of plant growth regulators can help in elongation and overall growth:

  • Cytokinins (e.g., BAP or Kinetin): 0.5-2.0 mg/L can promote shoot proliferation.
  • Auxins (e.g., IAA, NAA, or IBA): 0.1-1.0 mg/L can help with root development and elongation.
  • Gibberellins (e.g., GA3): 0.1-0.5 mg/L can promote elongation and growth.

Specific Considerations for Apiaceae Family

  • Taproot Development: Since many Apiaceae plants have a taproot system, ensure that the medium supports root development. A higher concentration of auxins may be beneficial during the rooting phase.
  • Slow-Growing Species: For particularly slow-growing species, consider reducing the concentration of salts and PGRs to avoid toxicity and promote gradual growth.

References

  1. Murashige, T., & Skoog, F. (1962). A revised medium for rapid growth and bioassays with tobacco tissue cultures. Physiologia Plantarum, 15(3), 473-497.
  2. Gamborg, O. L., Miller, R. A., & Ojima, K. (1968). Nutrient requirements of suspension cultures of soybean root cells. Experimental Cell Research, 50(1), 151-158.
  3. Nitsch, J. P., & Nitsch, C. (1969). The growth of plant tissues in vitro. Plant Physiology, 44(1), 1-10.

Conclusion

The optimal composition may vary based on the specific species and its growth stage. It is advisable to conduct preliminary experiments to fine-tune the medium and conditions for the best results.