In Vitro Micropropagation of Commercial Ginseng Cultivars (Panax ginseng Meyer) via Somatic Embryogenesis Compared to Traditional Seed Production

Panax ginseng Meyer is an important medicinal crop; however, most farmers cultivate native species that are not genetically fixed. Although several cultivars have been developed in Korea, distribution to remains insufficient given their low propagation characteristics. This study compared the efficiency of seed production and micropropagation via somatic embryogenesis. Seeds were collected from cultivars, zygotic embryo-derived explants inoculated cultured a series media for micropropagation. Seed characteristics commercial evaluated. The number seeds 4-year-old individual cultivar was 23.1–58.8, varied with cultivars. genotype had notable effect on embryogenesis plant regeneration. embryos shoots obtained single 71.3–100.2 50.7–61.3, respectively. vitro grown roots (IGRs) per 37.1–41.1 one year. IGRs successfully acclimatized sprouted normally field. Flow cytometry analysis suggested micropropagated plants no ploidy variations. results demonstrated utility P. Our findings can enhance among future.