In conclusion, 4.44 lM BA was found to be optimal in producing maximum number of shoots per explants. Efficient in vitro rooting of individual shoot culture was obtained in 2.85 lM IAA plus 4.92 lM IBA treatment. Tissue culture-derived plants showed improved nutrient composition with respect to conventionally grown plants to contain higher amount lutein, b-carotene, a-tocopherol and total carotenoids.