MATERIALS AND METHODS
Plant material
The plant of A. multiflorum grown in earthen pot was used as an experimental donor plant. juvenile leaves arom 3 months old donor plant were used as explants. Leaf explants were washed thoroughly under running tap water for 30 min and for another 10 min with 5% (v/v) aqueous solution of Teepol, followed by washing with single distilled water three times. Teepol, a liquid detergent was rsed to remove the dust and dirt particles from the leaf surface. Leaves were then treated with bavistin (a systemic fungicide) solution for 4-5 min, followed by rinsing thoroughly with sterile distilled water. The leaf explants were then quickly dipped (for 30 sec) in 70% ETHANOL AND SURFACE STERILIZED WITH 0.2% (W/V) aqueous HgCl solution for 2 min, followed by repeated washing with sterile distilled water. All leaves were dissected into small pieces (approximately 0.5 - 0.75 cm length) and trimmed, so that maximum part can be exposed to media.