A Review in Micropropagation of Ornamental Aquatic Plants

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.