Establishing an efficient explant superficial sterilization protocol for in vitro micropropagation of bear’s garlic (Allium ursinum L.)

Abstract

Introduction:Allium ursinum L. has a commercial value due to its high contents of bio-active compounds and mild, garlic-like taste. In vitro culture played an important role in obtaining Allium species with the desired characteristics and in the production of healthy reproductive material.

Keywords

• bear’s garlic
• Allium ursinum L.
• in vitro cultures
• sterilization procedures
• UV–C irradiation
• czosnek niedźwiedzi
• Allium ursinum L.
• kultury in vitro
• sterylizacja
• promieniowanie UV-C