Optimisation of cryopreservation technique in Mokara Golden Nugget orchid using PVS2 vitrification

International Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 4, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 218-227

  Safrinah, R ^a   Xavier, R ^b   Uma Rani, S ^c   Sreeramanan, S ^a  

^a SCHOOL OF PHYSICS   (Malaysia)

^b AIMST UNIVERSITY   (Malaysia)

^c UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Chlorophyll analysis; Mokara; PVS2; TTC

Indexed keywords

MOKARA; ORCHIDACEAE;

EID: 72249104131     PISSN: 18164897     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijar.2009.218.227     Document Type: Article

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