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Old 02-27-2009, 03:26 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: explant size?

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Originally Posted by MurCurY View Post
1/2 strength MS, with what concentrations of BAP and...do you not use NAA in the initial mix?
Generally, 1 mg/ml is adequate although I have seen much lower concentrations of BAP. I believe that this will vary based upon which banana cultivar is being cultured.

I do not use NAA until the rooting phase as it is a rooting auxin. Some add no NAA and just leave out the plant growth regulators altogether in phase 3 - rooting. Try using some in a few cultures and none in others until you find which one works best for your banana plant selection.
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