Aslan Hilae and Somchai Chuan-udom

pp. 629 - 635

Abstract

Various sources of carbon and strengths of Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium were investigated
for their effect on oil palm somatic embryo germination or induction of shoots and roots from haustoriumstaged embryos. It was found that the highest percentage of shoot formation was obtained in 0.2 M sorbitol
containing basal MS medium. A high concentration of alcohol sugar and reduced strength of MS medium
enhanced root formation. A high concentration of sucrose or sorbitol also promoted root formation.
Percentage of root formation was the highest (31.25%) when excised shoots were cultured on root induction
medium supplemented with 0.2 M sucrose.