Light-emitting diodes and their potential in callus growth, plantlet development and saponin accumulation during somatic embryogenesis of Ha Grushv.

In recent years, LED (light-emitting diode) has been the subject of research within the field of plant growth and development. However, there has been little discussion about using LED cultures of , one of the important medicinal plants belonging to the genus. This study examines the influence of various LED lamps on callus growth and plant formation of .

Protocol for inducing flower color somaclonal variation in Torenia (Torenia fournieri Lind.).

White or light purple flower color Torenia (Torenia fournieri Lind.) varieties were successfully developed from the parental variety having violet flowers. This was accomplished by reducing Fe micronutrient in the culture media for the induction of in vitro flowering.