ESTABLISHMENT OF ALOE, GASTERIA, AND HAWORTHIA SHOOT CULTURES FROM INFLORESCENCE EXPLANTS

Shoot cultures of Aloe, Gasterta, and Haworthia species were initiated directly from immature inflorescences. Explants placed on a modified MS medium containing 5,4 mu M zeatin riboside initiated shoots within 8 to 12 weeks. Long-term shoot cultures were established and maintaine d on media containing either 5.4 mu m zeatin riboside or 4 mu M BA. Sh oots easily rooted in vitro, and rooted plantlets were esablished in s oil. Chemical names used: N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-purin-6-amine (BA); 6-[4 -hydroxy-3-methyl-but-2-enylamino]purine riboside (zeatin riboside).