Fig. 1. Large scale in vitro propagation of Gynema sylvestre using mature axillary node explants. (A) Shoot bud initiation. (B) Multiple shoot bud induction. (C) Multiple shootbud regeneration with elongation. (D) Root initiation from the elongated shoot. (E) Regenerated plantlets with well developed roots. (F) In vitro derived plantlets growing inplastic cups. (G) Acclimatized tissue culture plant growing in the field