Methods of propagation of Centaurium erythraea Rafn. and growing in field conditions

Katia Uzundzhalieva, Svetla Kachakova, Dimitria Dimitrova

Abstract: Centaurium erythraea Rafn. belongs to the family Gentianaceae. Grows on stony, dry, grassy places, fields and meadows up to 1500 meters altitude. The flowers are small, pinkish-red, gathered in inflorescence on top of branches. Used as a medical herb. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of different methods of reproduction on growth and development of the species. Studies were conducted in the laboratory of biotechnology and in the botanical garden of IPGR – Sadovo. The influence of different culture media on germination of seed growth and development of explants was observed. Observations on the adaptation and development of plants under field conditions were made.

Keywords: adaptation; Centaurium erythraea; growth; reproduction

Date published: 2017-07-04