In vitro biotechnological advancements in Malabar nut (Adhatoda vasica Nees): Achievements, status and prospects

Publication date: Available online 19 March 2018Source: Journal of Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyAuthor(s): Saikat Gantait, Jitendriya PanigrahiAbstractAdhatoda vasica Nees, belonging to family Acanthaceae, is a well-known medicinal plant. It is endorsed for its pyrroloquinazoline alkaloids and its derivatives, such as vasicine and vasicinone. Germinating A. vasica seeds is a tedious task; on that account, vegetative propagation is the preferred method for its multiplication. For rapid and large-scale multiplication, germplasm conservation as well as secondary metabolites production, in vitro culture of A. vasica was preferred over conventional propagation by several researchers; however, some major applications of this tissue culture technique are still awaiting to undergo extensive research. The present review, for the first time, illustrates all the major achievements associated with in vitro regeneration of A. vasica, reported till date and highlights the future prospects.
Source: Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology - Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research