PEERJ, cilt.11, sa.e16061, ss.1-21, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
The myrtle (Myrtus communis) plant naturally grows in the temperate Mediterranean
and subtropical regions and is used for various purposes; thus, it is among the
promising species of horticultural crops. This study aimed to evaluate and compare
the performance of different propagation systems, including rooting, solid media
propagation, rooting, and with the Plantform bioreactor system, in achieving healthy
and rapid growth of four myrtle genotypes with diverse genetic origins and well-regional
adaptation. The selection of myrtle genotypes with distinct genetic backgrounds
and proven adaptability to specific regions allowed for a comprehensive assessment
of the propagation systems under investigation. Present findings proved that the
Plantform system, the new-generation tissue culture system, was quite successful in
micropropagation and rooting myrtle genotypes. We succeeded in vitro micropropagation and rooting of diverse wild myrtle genotypes, enabling year-round propagation
without reliance on specific seasons or environmental conditions. The process involved
initiating cultures from explants and multiplying them through shoot proliferation in a
controlled environment. This contributes to sustainable plant propagation, preserving
and utilizing genetic resources for conservation and agriculture.