An improved protocol for somatic embryogenesis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 461, Issue , 1998, Pages 467-475

  Samosir, Y M S ^a   Godwin, I D ^a   Adkins, S W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Acclimatisation; Coconut; Regeneration; Somatic embryogenesis

Indexed keywords

EID: 34247187752     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.1998.461.55     Document Type: Conference Paper

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