Payam Arghavani
Department of Plant Bioproducts, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - Enhancement of Shikalkin Production in Arnebia euchroma Callus by a Fungal Elicitor, Rhizoctonia solani
Background: There is a growing demand for mass production of shikalkin (a natural pigment consisted of shikonin and alkannin) due to its increasing applications in cosmetics, pharmaceutical and nutrition industries. The root of Iranian Arnebia euchroma produces shikalkin. The promising capability of this plant for shikalkin production has already been demonstrated in cell culture studies. Obje...
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