Direct Somatic Embryogenesis in Gloriosa superba L. An Endangered Medicinal Plant of India

Key Points

• Somatic embryogenesis successfully enables regeneration in Gloriosa superba, a critically endangered species.
• The study highlights a high efficiency rate of 80% for developing embryos from tissue explants under specific conditions.
• Observational analysis across multiple sites identifies optimal growth conditions and media compositions for plant regeneration.
• Support for conservation strategies emerges, highlighting the need for restoration of endangered medicinal plants.