Influence of indole butyric acid on the micropropagation of lamium album l.

Abstract

The genus Lamium L. (Lamiacea) comprises about 40 species of annuals and perennials distributed in Europe, Asia and Africa. Lamium album L. possesses astringent, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and bacteriostatic properties. The effect of auxin IBA (Indole-3-butyric acid) on micropropagation of Lamium album L. has been investigated. On IBA-supplemented MS medium all concentrations stimulated the length of shoots, average number of leaves and roots. IBA did not influence number of shoots, callusogenesis and dry weight of in vitro propagated plants. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on in vitro multiplication of Lamium album through direct plant regeneration technique offers an effective alternative method of propagation for this important multipurpose medicinal plant. © 2010 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.