African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of 6-benzylaminopurine and α-naphthalene acetic acid hormonal supplements on the in vitro seed germination and seedling development of orchid Otochilus albus Lindl

Hira Adhikari
  • Hira Adhikari
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Butwal Multiple Campus, Butwal, Nepal.
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Bijaya Pant
  • Bijaya Pant
  • Central Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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  •  Received: 17 February 2019
  •  Accepted: 18 April 2019
  •  Published: 29 May 2019

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