3. Results
3.1 Induction of PLBs from leaf segment parts and method of placement on the medium
The tip segments did not form PLBs regardless of how they were placed on the medium. The basal segments placed either vertically or horizontally, produced shoots at their bases (Table 2). Development pattern of basal segments depended on how they were placed on the medium. Of basal segments placed vertically on the medium, 17.5% developed whole plantlets, 2.5% produced roots and 10% formed shoots.