rooting on Ficus
Quick answer
If your Ficus has rooting, the most likely cause is: In Ficus carica in vitro culture, sucrose concentration directly determines root growth metrics: 1% sucrose yields 9.7 roots averaging 0.82 cm (80% rooting), while 5% sucrose yields 28.67 roots averaging 2.49 cm (100% rooting), demonstrating a positive dose-response relationship between sugar concentration and root development.
Start here:
- 1. For maximum root growth: apply MS medium + 0.1 mg/L NAA + 5% sucrose
- 2. For balanced shoot+root development: use 3% sucrose (control level)
Why Ficus gets rooting
Ficus spp.
In Ficus carica in vitro culture, sucrose concentration directly determines root growth metrics: 1% sucrose yields 9.7 roots averaging 0.82 cm (80% rooting), while 5% sucrose yields 28.67 roots averaging 2.49 cm (100% rooting), demonstrating a positive dose-response relationship between sugar concentration and root development.
How to reverse rooting on Ficus
- 1
For maximum root growth: apply MS medium + 0.1 mg/L NAA + 5% sucrose
- 2
For balanced shoot+root development: use 3% sucrose (control level)
- 3
For shoot-preferred propagation: use 1% sucrose to delay rooting
Keep rooting off this Ficus
Use 3% sucrose for balanced growth; use 5% only when root mass is the primary goal.