Abstract

THE IMPORTANCE OF MICRO-PROPAGATION OF LENS CULINARIS AND ITS MEDICINAL SIGNIFICANCE.

*Abdul Rahaman, Mahafooj Alee, Ankita Kumari, Rafat Ali and Taj Mohammad

ABSTRACT

Micro-propagation is an in vitro technique for the production of plantlet from explant in a suitable nutrient medium under controlled aseptic conditions. It provides uniform productivity, freedom from diseases, vigorous growth and high yield, India with its vast area and wide range of climatic and soil conditions enable the cultivation of an array of horticulture crops, floricultural crops, spices, medicinal crops and aromatic plants. The micropro-pagation of the lentil will provide a new insight for large scale production in many conditions because the most lentil production is consumed by humans as a protein source in a diverse range of products from desserts to soups. Lentil is an important source of inexpensive protein in so many areas of the world. It is an excellent source of vitamins and provides fibre, potassium and iron. Lentil seeds contain high levels of protein, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine.

Keywords: lentils, micro-propagation, plant growth regulator, human health.