Table 5.
Effects of vermiculite and perlite supplementations on roots development of putative transgenic papaya shoots.
| Rooting medium | Total number of shoots used | Rooting percentage (%) | Days to visible root | Number of primary roots | Mean roots length (cm) | Number of leaves abscised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermiculite + 1/2 MS (sterile) | 60 | 92.5 | 10 | 4.8a | 4.16a | 1.2d |
| Vermiculite + water (sterile) | 60 | 50.0 | 23 | 2.1c | 1.61c | 4.7a |
| Perlite + 1/2 MS (sterile) | 60 | 77.5 | 15 | 3.1b | 2.56b | 3.2c |
| Perlite + water (sterile) | 60 | 47.5 | 22 | 1.2d | 1.31c | 5.1a |
| Vermiculite + water (nonsterile) | 60 | 35.0 | 25 | 0.9d | 1.09d | 4.3b |
| Perlite + water (nonsterile) | 60 | 23.8 | 26 | 0.8d | 0.89e | 5.2a |
Means with the same letters are not significantly different at P < .05.