4. CONCLUSION
The in vitro microrhizome formation system for
Kaempferia parviflora was optimized in the
present study. Liquid MS medium supplemented
with 1mg/LBAP+1mg/L NAA and 60g/L sucrose
was the most effective for microrhizome
formation. Production of in vitro microrhizomes
would provide a suitable source of disease-free
seed rhizomes that could be stored and
transported easily. In addition, in vitro
microrhizomes do not require acclimatization in
the field. The present protocol contributes
towards an improved commercial propagation
system for Kaempferia parviflora, rendering its
cultivationmore efficient and productive. The
protocol also can be utilized by commercial
growers for large-scale production of diseasefree
ginger and thus provide a sustainable supply
for the pharmaceutical sector.
COMPETING INTERESTS
Authors have declared that no competing
interests exist.