Abstract:
India, known for its mega diversity, hosts rich flora with high endemism, particularly in the Northern Himalayas. Among the diverse medicinal plants, Rheum emodi, a highly recognized herb with potent therapeutic properties, faces endangerment due to overexploitation. This study aims to establish a clonal propagation protocol for Rheum emodi using in vitro techniques and assess the genetic fidelity of the regenerated plants through molecular markers.