in vitro regeneration of shoot and corm from the dif'ferent explants of crocus satwus l

different explants of crocus sativus l. such as corm, style, ovary, petal, anther and leaf were cultured on ls and ms media supplemented with naa and bap or 2,4-d plus bap at different combinations. shoot and corm induction occurred in addition to the formation of other organs. efficient plantlet regeneration with strong roots occurred at 1 mg 1-i of both naa and bap. an increase in 2,4-d level enhanced callus formation, but suppressed shoot bud generation. shoot and corni regeneration was observed on other explants in addition to corms