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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Gloriosa superba: Its properties and in vitro production methods
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Ritbrat Gurung, Sakshi Sharma, Shivika Sharma, Vikas Sharma
Abstract
Gloriosa superba is a perennial climber which flourish at an altitude of 6000ft. Two major factors that are suitable for its growth are tropical climate and high altitude. It is recognized for its array of important medicinal properties owing to the presence of an alkaloid colchicine. It has various medicinal properties ranging from anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-malarial and also as an agent to induce abortion. Due to tremendous uses of the plant and presence of various important metabolites it is being exploited by pharmaceutical companies thus making the plant to be one of the important plants in the endangered medicinal plants list. Thus, utilization of Plant Biotechnology as a major field for all the tissue culture- based methods in order to meet industries demand and its regeneration capacity.
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Pages:74-77
How to cite this article:
Ritbrat Gurung, Sakshi Sharma, Shivika Sharma, Vikas Sharma "<em>Gloriosa superba</em>: Its properties and <em>in vitro</em> production methods ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 74-77
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