Table 1 Effects of different explants on hairy root induction rate.

From: Hairy root induction and benzylisoquinoline alkaloid production in Macleaya cordata

Explants

Number of explants

Number of hairy roots

Induction rate (%)

Leaf

104.3 ± 4.2

4.3 ± 1.3

4.11 ± 1.01

Stem

113.3 ± 4.9

43.3 ± 6.3

38.06 ± 3.84**

  1. Asterisks denote significant changes (Tukey’s test, P < 0.05) between the two groups. Data represent the means of triplicate cultures ± standard deviation.
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