In vitro callus induction studies in ephedra foliata boiss. ex. c.a. Mey

Plants have formed the basis of sophisticated traditional medicine systems that have been in existence for thousands of years. Ephedra foliata Boiss. Ex. C.A. Mey is a xerophytic plant and grow sunder adverse soil and climatic conditions such as highlight intensity and high temperature. Total 5 PGRs (Plant Growth regulators) viz. IAA (indole-3-acetic acid), NAA (1-napthaleneacetic acid), 2,4D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid), Kinetin and BAP (6 Benzyl aminopurine) were used. NAA was found to be effective for callus yield than IAA and 2,4D when used alone whereas Kinetin was proved to be more effective in comparison with BAP and callus induction increased when NAA was used as an auxin along with kin as cytokinin.