Effects of Thidiazuron and Paclobutrazol on the Induction and Elongation of Shoots in Rehmania glutinosa Lib.

This experiment was carried out to find the proper way of shoot induction and elongation of shoots in Rehmannia glutinosa. Shoot induction and multiplication rate from stem explants were significantly improved in the induction media with 1.0mg/L thidiazuron compared to BA and NAA combinations. Shoot elongation was better in the media with thidiazuron 1.0mg/L alone than in the presence of paclobutrazol.