As the SEs did not have developed root axes always and in cases where the root ends were aborted during culturing process an alternative in vitro approach was adopted to raise roots afresh before transplantation (Fig. 1E). In this study, selected mature SEs were transferred to germination medium. Various MS-based medium amended with IBA and NAA, with or without AC, GA3, ABA, different sucrose levels (1.0 – 6.0 %) were used. No significant difference in rooting ability was observed on half and full strength MS medium.