Of the four growth media tested, seedling formation was observed only in 3.0 g l−1 Hyponex No 1 with 1.0 mg l−1 NAA,
0.5 g l−1 activated charcoal and 10% banana homogenate (Fig. 1(e), (f) shows seedling growth after one and three months,
respectively). In all other treatments the 90 day old protocorms became brown and died.