In vivo and in vitro comparative study of primary metabolites of commiphora wightii (arnott.) Bhandari.

ABSTRACT

Commiphora wightii (Arnott.) Bhandari is an endangered, slow growing medicinal tree. In present study callus was raised from the leaf. Maximum callus was obtained on MS medium supplemented with IBA 1.5 mg/liter. The callus and different plant parts were used for primary metabolite quantification. Maximum soluble sugars found in callus, maximum amount of starch, protein and phenolic contents were found in stem and maximum lipid found in leaf.