The micropropagation possibility for Degenia velebitica (Deg.) Hay., a Croa
tian endemic plant species was investigated. Shoots originated from aseptic
ally germinated seeds collected on natural habitats were used for culture i
nitiation. The highest multiplication rate of Degenia velebitica shoots (5.
2 shoots per explant) was achieved on half strength MS medium supplemented
with 2.9 mu M gibberellic acid and 0.5 mu M 6-benzylaminopurine (BA). Excis
ed shoots (2-4 cm) were rooted on the same basal medium with addition of 4.
9 mu M indole-3-butyric acid (IBA). Rooted plantlets were successfully tran
sferred to potting soil and acclimatized to outdoor conditions.