Received: 27-03-2023 / Accepted: 22-05-2023
The study aimed to determine the effect of organic additives (coconut water, banana, or potato homogenates) on the in vitrorapid multiplication stage of the Musa acuminata (Cavendish subgroup). To test the effects of the mixtures, the multiplication media (MS + 2 mg/l Benzyladenine + 30 g/l sucrose + 6,0 g/l agar) were supplemented with different concentrations of organic additives. Treatments were compared based on multiplication rate, shoot length, and shoot morphology. At specific concentrations, all treatments with coconut water, banana, or potato homogenates had a positive effect on banana propagation. In comparison to the control (no organic additives added), multiplication media containing 40 ml/l coconut water or a combination of 20 g/l banana homogenate or 30 g/l potato homogenate were suitable medium to promote a higher multiplication rate. The propagation medium supplemented with 40 ml/l coconut water and 20 g/l banana homogenate exhibited the highest multiplication rate. Based on the finding this study, obtaibed results could be applied to the production of high-quality in vitro banana planlets.