3.3 Effect of basal medium on hairy root growth
Based on previous studies, media composition could have a significant impact on hairy root growth in culture systems. In the present study, the growth rate of hairy root cultures in different media was measured after three weeks. B5 and ½ B5 media produced the highest dry weight of hairy roots, 3.85 and 3.67 g l-1, respectively (Figure 3). Although, biomass production in B5 medium was higher than ½ B5 medium, this difference was not statistically significant.