Optimisation of culture condition for Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) Callus induction

• Main Authors: Rosle, Norsyahira, Mohd Jalil, Jasrina, Abdul Wahab, Widya, Yunus, Muhamad Fahmi, Meenakshi Sundram, Tamil Chelvan
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: QH301 Biology; SB Plant culture; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/100542/1/Abstract%20IC2B%202021.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/100542/

Plukenetia volubilis or commonly known as sacha inchi produces wide range of health‐promoting bioactive compounds. The plant has large edible seeds that are rich in phenolics, minerals and essential fatty acid, such as omega 3, omega 6, omega 7 and omega 9. In vitro cultures could serve as alternati...