Table 4 The effect of various concentrations of IBA and NAA in rooting of shoots on half-strength MS medium after 6 weeks
Auxin | Concentration (mg/L) | *Percentage of response | *Number of roots per shoot | *Root length (cm) | aExtent of callusing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 | |
0.25 | 22c | 4.1 ± 0.34 cd | 3.0 ± 0.34bc | - | |
0.5 | 63b | 12.2 ± 0.5b | 3.4 ± 0.48b | - | |
1.0 | 82a | 20.8 ± 0.56a | 4.8 ± 0.83a | - | |
1.5 | 60b | 6.2 ± 0.32c | 2.6 ± 0.34c | + | |
2.0 | 15de | 2.16 ± 0.2de | 2.46 ± 0.20 cd | + + + | |
NAA | 0.25 | 10e | 1.0 ± 0.24e | 2.2 ± 0.34 cd | - |
0.5 | 20c | 1.5 ± 0.08de | 3.1 ± 0.73bc | - | |
1.0 | 18 cd | 2.3 ± 0.1d | 3.2 ± 0.32b | + | |
1.5 | 16d | 2.1 ± 0.23d | 2.7 ± 0.19c | + + + | |
2.0 | 12ef | 1.6 ± 0.16de | 1.2 ± 0.13d | + + + + |