1.

Project Code

:

-

2.

Title

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Micro propagation of mulberry andin vitroscreening for resistance to root rot.

3.

Investigators

:

Gangadara S, Bharathi M,Muthuswami M

4.

Project period

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2004 - 2005

5.

Institute/ University

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

6.

Project cost

:

-

7.

Objectives

• Collection of mulberry genotypes resistant/tolerant to root rot.
• Standardization of micro propagation protocol.
• Mass multiplication of induced shoots andin vitrorooting and hardening.
  • In vitroselection for disease resistance.
• Better sprouting was observed when the explants were cultured on MS medium supplemented with 2 mg of BAP.
• 2% fungal toxin is found ideal forin vitroscreening of mulberry against root rot disease.
  • The standardized protocol may be followed while going for micro propagation of mulberry andin vitroscreening against root rot disease.

8.

Important findings