Nexus between light and culture media on morphogenesis in Bacopa monnieri and saponin yield thereof. Issue 10 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aggarwal, Akanksha; Mathur, Ashwani
• Is Part Of: Heliyon. Volume 6:Issue 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Bacopa monnieri -- Hydroponic -- Tissue culture -- Saponin -- Blue/red -- Light -- Agricultural engineering -- Agricultural science -- Agricultural technology -- Biochemistry; Research -- Periodicals; Medical sciences -- Periodicals; Natural history -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Physical sciences -- Periodicals; 507.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8440

Abstract

Abstract: Bacopa monnieri, a well-documented nootropic plant of high commercial global demand had been explored for its effect in alleviating other diseases and symptoms. This is primarily attributed to different phytocompounds present in the plant. One of the major constituents among them are saponins. However, variation in agro-climatic conditions and choice of germplasm often affect the growth rate and yield of phytocompounds that significantly impact the efficacy of the plant and its extract. Tissue culture has been attempted to improve the yield of phytocompounds but is often restricted by higher cost and scalability. Current study explores the role of commercial hydroponic media 'Leafy 200' vis-à-vis Murashige and Skoog (MS) media, under different color and intensity of lights, on plant morphogenesis, biomass and saponin yield. Blue light induced more shoot differentiation than normal white light. Statistical studies performed using fractional factorial design showed no significant variations in the yield of saponins among the extracts. The study suggests that hydroponic culture to be a sustainable solution and possible substitute to tissue culture that may be exploited for scalable cultivation of the plant. Abstract : Bacopa monnieri ; hydroponic; tissue culture; saponin; blue/red; light; Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Science; Agricultural Technology; Biochemistry