Planta Med 2011; 77 - PB31
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1282285

Callus culture studies on Jasminum malabaricum - An endemic medicinal plant

PJ Hurakadle 1, SS Gadkar 2, SR Pai 3
  • 1Pramod HJ, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, KLE University Collge of Pharmacy, Nehrunagar, Belgaum-590 010, Karnataka, India
  • 2Sanit SG, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, KLE University Collge of Pharmacy, Nehrunagar, Belgaum-590 010, Karnataka, India
  • 3Sandeep RP, Regional Medical Research Centre, ICMR, Belgaum-Belgaum-590 010, Karnataka, India

Jasminum malabaricum Wight belonging to the family Oleaceae is endemic to Western Ghats of India. It is a climber, with white flowers and fragrance and known for its ethno medicinal importance like antibacterial, antioxidant, blood purifier, anti-tumor properties. The extensive exploitation of this species has led to reduction of its natural population. Owing to its attributes callus culture studies was carried out using Murashige and Skoog medium with different combinations and concentrations of BAP, NAA and 2,4D. The leaves and stem segments were used as explants for callus growth and leaves responded significantly to produce callus. The total phenolics present in the callus culture were estimated.

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