Research Article

Influences of basal media, growth regulators, explant type and photoperiod on callus competency and pigmentation of Alkanna orientalis L.

Volume: 42 Number: 4 December 29, 2021
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Influences of basal media, growth regulators, explant type and photoperiod on callus competency and pigmentation of Alkanna orientalis L.

Abstract

The goal of this research was in-vitro callus induction and red pigment production of Alkanna orientalis as a medicinal herb which belongs to Boraginaceae family containing valuable naphthoquinone derivates. The two different explants (leaf and leaf base) were subjected to abiotic factors such as different nutrient media (MS, B5 and M9), light and plant growth regulators (IAA and IBA). High frequency reproducible, prolific and compact calli formation was obtained from MS and B5 media supplemented with IAA, whereas high pigmentation was found in leaf base explants on M9 medium. Leaf base explant and dark conditions were found more effective for both callus formation and pigment production. The pigmentation at IBA was more than IAA, and the maximum level of pigmentation was observed on M9 medium with a combination of 1.0 mg/l IBA under dark. The factors that may be the most influential in the production of callus and red color pigment from A. orientalis have been determined. A. orientalis may be considered to be alternative plants for the A/S (alkannin/shikonin) production in vitro.

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Supporting Institution

Scientific Research Center of Yozgat Bozok University

Project Number

project no: 6602b-ZF/17-119

Thanks

The work was supported by grants from Scientific Research Center of Yozgat Bozok University (project no: 6602b-ZF/17-119).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Structural Biology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2021

Submission Date

May 5, 2021

Acceptance Date

November 6, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 42 Number: 4

APA
Yaman, C., Bakhsh, A., & Uranbey, S. (2021). Influences of basal media, growth regulators, explant type and photoperiod on callus competency and pigmentation of Alkanna orientalis L. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 42(4), 766-774. https://izlik.org/JA79GT55SS

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