Effect of the plant preservative mixture (PPM) and Ginger Extract on contamination prevention and Vegetative growth in date palm. (Phoenix dactyliferous)

Effect of the plant preservative mixture (PPM) and Ginger Extract on contamination prevention and Vegetative growth in date palm. (Phoenix dactyliferous)

Yuvraj Sinh Vala1, Hitesh Nakum2, and Pradeep U Verma3

1&2Research Scholar, Department of Botany, Shree Swaminarayan Science College, Faculty of Science, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

3Dean and Professor, Department of Botany, Shree Swaminarayan Science College, Faculty of Science, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Abstract:

The propagation of date palm (phoenix dactylifera) through micropropagation is an essential strategy for producing the high-quality uniform plants. However, the bacterial contamination is a persistent challenges in tissue culture systems, negatively impacting efficiency and plantlet survival. This study explores the efficacy of plant preservative mixture (PPM) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract as antimicrobial agents to control contamination and enhance vegetative growth during date palm micropropagation. Treatments concentrations ranging from 0 to 9ml/L were applied, with outcomes assessed during the multiplication and rooting stages. Thes results demonstrated significant contamination control and optimal vegetative growth at 8ml/L for both the agents. These findings establish PPM and ginger extracts as effective, eco-friendly alternatives to antibiotics, providing sustainable solutions for micropropagation protocols.

Keywords: Date Palm, Ginger, Contamination, Plant preservative mixture, Micropropagation