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The use of shoot-tip culture is well-established for the rapid propagation of many species. Proliferating shoot cultures generally fall into one of 2 types: those that form a mass of shoots from the base, e. g., gerbera and venus fly trap, and those with a branched structure, e. g., apple, cherry, and rose. The former are subcultured by dividing the shoot clumps, and the latter by removing the shoot-tips and often discarding the remainder.
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Hutchinson, J.F. (1985). Effect of Explant Type on Shoot Proliferation and Physical Support on Root Initiation for a Range of Horticultural Species. In: Henke, R.R., Hughes, K.W., Constantin, M.J., Hollaender, A., Wilson, C.M. (eds) Tissue Culture in Forestry and Agriculture. Basic Life Sciences, vol 32. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0378-5_39
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