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l Parthenocarpy
l Apomixis
• Genotype
• Growth regulators
• Carbon source
• Nitrogen
Maturation and Germination
(Conversion)
Micropropagation
• Cuttings
• Budding, grafting
• Layering
Conventional Propagation
Advantages
Corm
(Swollen stem)
Chop into
pieces Maturation
Axillary shoot production
• Part of plant
• Genotype
• Physiological condition
• Season
• Position on plant
• Size of explant
Physiological state - of stock plant
• Vegetative / Floral
• Juvenile / Mature
• Dormant / Active
• Carbohydrates
• Nutrients
• Hormones
Stage 1
Disinfestation
Goals: