Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) hairy roots are a potential tool for stilbene compound production. This study focuses on the most e cient elicitation strategy for inducing stilbene compound production, especially for the prenylated forms of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3. To the best of our knowledge, this is the rst report of simultaneous treatment involving chitosan (CHT), methyl jasmonate (MeJA), and cyclodextrin (CD); CHT+MeJA+CD in peanut hairy roots to induce substantial amounts of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3 at 72 h of the elicitation period. The results demonstrate the highest amounts of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3, with 684.30 ± 183.85 and 543.94 ± 171.17 mg/g dry weight of hairy roots, respectively. The highest antioxidant capacity determined by ABTS and FRAP assays was 188.95 ± 0.43 µmol Trolox/g dry weight of hairy roots and 24.61 ± 0.50 mg ascorbic acid/g dry weight of hairy roots, respectively, while the highest phenolic content was also detected in this crude extract, with 8.67 ± 0.11 mg gallic acid/g dry weight of hairy roots. The antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity of the CHT+MeJA+CD crude extract in the protection and damage of DNA is of great interest and can have major positive impacts on health promotion and disease prevention. Key MessageChitosan, methyl jasmonate, and cyclodextrin induce high stilbene compounds. The antioxidant in crude extract could scavenge free radicals and protect DNA, while pro-oxidant activity causes severe damage to genomic DNA.

The panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa Baker) is a popular ornamental succulent. The optimal method for in vitro plantlet propagation was investigated. Effects of plant growth regulator on growth and development of leaf explants were determined using various concentrations of Thidiazuron (TDZ) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) at 0, 0.01, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 mg L-1. A concentration of 0.01 mg L-1 2,4-D gave the highest plantlet quality derived from direct organogenesis. Higher concentrations of 2,4-D promoted callus proliferation. The lowest concentration of 0.01 mg L-1 TDZ induced shorter shoots, while higher concentrations resulted in greater callogenesis and inhibit root production. After in vitro culture, plantlets from the optimal treatment were acclimatized by exposure to growth in sand, sand with coconut husk (2:1), sand with potting soil (2:1) and sand with perlite (2:1). Highest survival percentage (100%) was found in plantlets grown in sandy soil, the most well-drained material of those selected materials. Results demonstrated an alternative production method for panda plantlets using plant tissue culture techniques.

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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) hairy roots are a potential tool for stilbene compound production. This study focuses on the most efficient elicitation strategy for inducing stilbene compound production, especially for the prenylated forms of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of simultaneous treatment involving chitosan (CHT), methyl jasmonate (MeJA), and cyclodextrin (CD); CHT+MeJA+CD in peanut hairy roots to induce substantial amounts of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3 at 72 h of the elicitation period. The results demonstrate the highest amounts of trans-arachidin-1 and trans-arachidin-3, with 684.30 ± 183.85 and 543.94 ± 171.17 mg/g dry weight of hairy roots, respectively. The highest antioxidant capacity determined by ABTS and FRAP assays was 188.95 ± 0.43 µmol Trolox/g dry weight of hairy roots and 24.61 ± 0.50 mg ascorbic acid/g dry weight of hairy roots, respectively, while the highest phenolic content was also detected in this crude extract, with 8.67 ± 0.11 mg gallic acid/g dry weight of hairy roots. The antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity of the CHT+MeJA+CD crude extract in the protection and damage of DNA is of great interest and can have major positive impacts on health promotion and disease prevention.