Detection of somaclonal variation by random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis during micropropagation of Phalaenopsis bellina (Rchb.f.) Christenson

• Main Authors: Khoddamzadeh, Amir Ali, Sinniah, Uma Rani, Abdul Kadir, Mihdzar, Kadzimin, Saleh, Mahmood, Maziah, Subramaniam, Sreeramanan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academic Journals 2010
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12385/1/Detection_of_Somaclonal_Variation.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12385/; http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/AJB/article-abstract/DA2DBE819146
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Phalaenopsis bellina (Rchb.f.) Christenson orchid species are known for their beautiful flower shape, graceful inflorescence and fragrance. Protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) of P. bellina were induced from leaf segments. The PLBs were then subjected to proliferation using ½ strength Murashige and Skoog (...