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The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2023; 12(2):111-118 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2023.12108

Review Article

Micrografting: A in-vitro technique for sustainable horticulture production and its applications

Sarankumar Chandran1 , Sampath Sarangapani2 , Vaishnavi Prabakaran3 , Sarmila Subramanian4 , Sindhuja Chokkalingam4 , Sowmiya Jayakumar4

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. Assistant Professor, Department of vegetable science, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
4. B.Sc., (Hons.) Horticultural Student, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Received: 16th January, 2023 / Revised: 21st February, 2023 / Published : 30th April, 2023

Abstract


A variety of plant species, especially woody plant species, can be micropropagated using the crucial technique of in vitro micrografting. In vitro micrografting has developed over the past few decades into a method to speed up shoot recovery and adaptation of horticultural species cultivated in vitro. This review analyses studies on horticultural crops that address the development of in vitro micrografting, factors influencing its performance, and the contribution of micrografting applications to the field of micropropagation. The potential application of this technique is based on the significant contributions that micrografting makes to the recovery of vigour and rooting competence, the promotion of shoot recovery following somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, and the facilitation of shoot regrowth following cryopreservation. This technique facilitates the genetic engineering and preservation of horticultural crops are highlighted.

Keywords


Micrografting, Horticultural Crops, In-vitro technique

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Sarankumar Chandran, Sampath Sarangapani, Vaishnavi Prabakaran, Sarmila Subramanian, Sindhuja Chokkalingam, Sowmiya Jayakumar. Micrografting: A in-vitro technique for sustainable horticulture production and its applications. J Phytopharmacol 2023; 12(1):111-118. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2023.12108

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