Clonal Propagation of Chinese Tallow via Cultured Tissues and Cells, (Feasibility Study). Phase 1 Final Report

摘要

The project concerns the development of Chinese Tallow as a cash crop, using aseptic culture techniques to facilitate improvement and cultivation of currently available stock. The overall goal of the Phase 1 work was to assess the feasibility of applying modern tissue culture techniques to clonal multiplication. Responsiveness of excised buds from mature trees to exogenous growth hormones, singly or in combination, towards the purpose of stimulating precocious auxillary branches has been evaluated. Benzylaminopurine and activated charcoal can stimulate a compact succulent growth mode suitable for multiplication and roots can readily be induced from the proliferating masses.