November 2024

Development of in vitro protocol for large-scale clonal propagation of Capparis erythrocarpos for the herbal medicine industry and conservation

The increased use of Capparis erythrocarpos for treating rheumatoid arthritis and as an appetite stimulant has necessitated the establishment of efficient in vitro propagation protocols for large-scale production of seedlings to ensure its sustainable use in the herbal medicine industry and conservation of the species. In this study, mechanical scarification and priming of seeds with sulfuric and GA3 induced only...

Author(s): Wilfred Elegba, Elaine Azu, James O. Frimpong, Tonny Asafo-Adjei, Peter Atta-Adjei Jnr, Yaw Appau, Seyiram Kumordzie, Kwame Asare and Kenneth E. Danso