Abstract:
Ornamental aquatic plant production is currently
gaining much commercial attention, not just for its aesthetic value,
but also for its other benefits. These benefits include preserving
water quality in aquariums, improving water clarity and quality,
reducing rates of shoreline erosion and sediment resuspension,
and aiding in halting the spread of invasive alien plant species.
These plants also provide important habitats for fish and wildlife
in their natural environments. However, conventional plant
propagation methods such as seed, stem fragments, root crowns,
and rhizomes have their issues. These issues may hinder the
effectiveness of commercial ornamental aquatic plant production.
Micropropagation techniques can overcome these issues, and
researchers have been investigating preferable protocols for these
plants for the past few decades. Nowadays, new technologies are
being evaluated to improve these protocols. This review aims to
identify effective protocols suggested for some popular aquatic
plants.
