Figure 1From: In vitro somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration from immature male inflorescence of adult dura and tenera palms of Elaeis guineensis (Jacq.)Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration from immature male inflorescence of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq). a Immature inflorescence collected from the leaf axil of dura palm. b Male inflorescence after removal of external and internal spathes. c Tissue swelling and initiation of callus on explants cultured in auxin supplemented media. d Embryogenic calli induction—note the development of globular calli. e Germination of somatic embryos. f Asynchronous somatic embryogenesis—note the heart and torpedo stages. g Plantlet regeneration from somatic embryos. h Rooting of regenerated plants. i Hardened plant of oil palm.Back to article page