Table 4.
Effect of auxin concentrations on response, number and length of roots induced from the shoots on half strength MS medium
| Auxins Conc. (mg l−1) | Response (%) | Number of roots (Mean ± SD) | Root length (cm) (Mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAA | |||
| 1.0 | 16 | 2.2 ± 0.91a | 3.2 ± 0.23ab |
| 1.5 | 37 | 2.7 ± 0.38b | 3.8 ± 0.47cde |
| 2.0 | 46 | 3.1 ± 0.22c | 4.1 ± 0.42e |
| 2.5 | 45 | 3.0 ± 0.16cd | 4.0 ± 0.31de |
| 3.0 | 31 | 2.9 ± 0.67c | 3.5 ± 0.28bc |
| 4.0 | 29 | 2.7 ± 0.49c | 3.0 ± 0.24a |
| IBA | |||
| 1.0 | 46 | 2.8 ± 0.57c | 4.2 ± 0.15ef |
| 1.5 | 52 | 3.4 ± 0.49de | 4.8 ± 0.20g |
| 2.0 | 75 | 3.8 ± 0.81fg | 5.3 ± 0.36h |
| 2.5 | 97 | 4.3 ± 0.26g | 7.4 ± 0.27k |
| 3.0 | 72 | 4.0 ± 0.41gh | 6.1 ± 0.35j |
| 4.0 | 61 | 3.5 ± 0.93ef | 5.7 ± 0.29i |
| NAA | |||
| 1.0 | 22 | 2.5 ± 0.23ab | 3.0 ± 0.19ab |
| 1.5 | 31 | 3.1 ± 0.19c | 4.2 ± 0.26ef |
| 2.0 | 48 | 3.5 ± 0.49de | 4.6 ± 0.25fg |
| 2.5 | 40 | 3.9 ± 0.20fg | 4.1 ± 0.38de |
| 3.0 | 35 | 3.4 ± 0.14de | 3.6 ± 0.33bcd |
| 4.0 | 30 | 3.0 ± 0.26cd | 3.2 ± 0.41ab |
Mean separation was analyzed by ANOVA using SPSS software (var. 16.0) and significance variation between the concentrations was studied using DMRT at 0.05 % level