Table 1 PGR types and concentrations used in this investigation.

From: Effect of low 2,4-D concentration on enhancing indirect embryogenesis and genetic stability in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

Culture stage

Treatment

PGR in basal MS medium (mg/L)

Other additive (g/L)

 

2,4-D

NAA

2iP

BA

GA3

Agar

AC

Callus initiation

1

10

3.0

  

6.0

1.5

2

50

 

3.0

  

6.0

 

Callus multiplication

1

1.0

    

6.0

1.5

Embryogenic callus formation

1

 

0.1

   

6.0

1.5

Germination & sprouting

1

 

0.1

 

0.05

 

6.0

1.5

Shoots elongation

1

    

0.2

6.0

 

2

    

0.5

6.0

 

3

    

1.0

6.0

 

Roots formation*

1

 

0.5

   

1.0

1.5

2

 

1.0

   

1.0

1.5

3

 

1.5

   

1.0

1.5

  1. *Rooting medium was 1/2 strength semi liquid MS; AC, activated charcoal.