Efficient in vitro propagation of Agave parrasana Berger

An efficient method for the in vitro propagation of Agave parrasana Berger, an important ornamental plant species native to the state of Coahuila, Mex ico, was developed. Proliferation of good quality shoots was achieved on ag ar-solidified basal MS medium supplemented with L-2 vitamins and 13.3 mu M benzyladenine. Rooting was successful in the basal medium with no growth re gulators; however, a light intensity of 100 mu mol m(-2) s(-1) was found to promote better rooting than 25 mu mol m(-2) s(-1).