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Micropropagation of Narcissus (Daffodils)

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Book cover High-Tech and Micropropagation VI

Part of the book series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry ((AGRICULTURE,volume 40))

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Narcissus species (daffodils, narcissi, jonquils, lent lilies, Chinese sacred lilies) are bulbous monocotyledonous plants of the family Amaryllidaceae, well known for their attractive flowers (Fig. 1). Characteristically, the flower has six outer perianth segments (three sepals and three petals) with a central corona (trumpet or cup) and is born on a leafless scape (stem). The bulb is complex, having both swollen leaf bases and leaf scales surrounding the bud which gives rise to new leaves and the inflorescence. All are borne on a compressed stem (basal plate or disc) which gives rise to adventitious roots (Rees 1972).

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Harvey, B.M.R., Selby, C. (1997). Micropropagation of Narcissus (Daffodils). In: Bajaj, Y.P.S. (eds) High-Tech and Micropropagation VI. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 40. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03354-8_17

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