Micropropagation of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Indicum L.)

Chrysanthemums are commonly known as Gul-e-Daudi or Autumn Queen, a genus (Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species which behaves both as an annual as well as a perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Chrysanthemum comes from Greek 'Chrys' meaning golden (the color of the original flowers), and 'anthemon', meaning flower. Chrysanthemum is a highly attractive and charming short day plant, and these are one of the most popular flowers in the world next to the Rose only. A rapid shoot multiplication of Chrysanthemum(Chrysanthemum indicum L.).has been optimized in this book.

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I am Ambreen Zafarullah PhD scholar in Biotechnology department, Lahore college for women university, Lahore Pakistan. My research interest is in the field of Plant biotechnology, transformation and genomics studies. Currently working as a Research officer in Plant biotechnology Lab.