In vitro regeneration system of teak (Tectona grandis L.)

• Main Authors: Lim, Sooi Ping, Aziz, Maheran Abdul, Sinniah, Uma Rani, Zainudin, Fadhilah
• Other Authors: Ahmad, Abdul Latif
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2004
• Subjects: Q179.9-180 Research
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/42474/1/pBIO29.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/42474/
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Tectona grandis, commonly known as teak, is a member of the Verbanaceae family. It is one of the world’s premier appearance grade timbers and is highly sought after for its attractiveness, durability and resistance to termite and fungal infection (Appanah and Weinland, 1993).