Abstract:
Introduction- The north-western part of India is occupied by a desert ecosystem, the Thar Desert; having 682 plant species and 390 animal species. Many plant and animal species have become endangered due to zoogenic and anthropogenic activities, and
Tecomella undulata is one of them. In Ayurveda classics it is known as Rohitaka and used mainly for
Yakritpleeha Roga (Liver and spleenic disorders).
Tecomella undulata is also used for treating syphilis, gonorrhea etc. and proved as Anti-HIV, antibacterial, antimicrobial, immune modulator, analgesic etc. Despite the great importance of
T. undulata as economical, ethno botanical and medicinally important tree, attempts for its conservation, sustainable utilization and genetic improvement, are lacking.
Material & Methods- Different literatures, journals & internet media were used for collecting information regarding the topic.
Result- In vitro clonal propagation of
Tecomella undulata has been reported by various workers through seedling. However,
in vitro propagation through seedling has limitation.
In vitro shoot cultures from nodal explants of mature trees were established and multiplied as reported. However, tissue culture protocol remains ineffective due to lack of reproducible rooting methods. Therefore, there is a need of improvement in shoot multiplication and long-term sub-culturing and better knowledge of root induction in this species.
Conclusion- Tecomella undulata is one among endangered plant species found in Thar Desert. For its conservation and sustainable use we have to adopt proper method of conservation. Propagation through seedlings takes more time so in-vitro shoot multiplication and sub- culturing methods can be applied.