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Apical meristems of young seedlings were cultured in seven experiments, using Murashige and skoog (MS) basic medium with various combinations of hormones and organic compounds as well as different light/dark duration. A liquid culture medium containing o.4, 0.5, and 0.01 mg/l of GA, BAP, and NAA , respectively, was most suitable for shoot growth. For more callus formation, both GA and NAA were exculded and 0.05 mg/l IBA was included. Rhizogenesis was notably more in hormone-free media.