Micropropagation of Crataeva L. species

Crataeva L., an important genus of the Capparidaceae family, consists of medium-sized deciduous trees used in various medicinal systems. The attractive flowers also make it a novel ornamental tree for gardening and landscaping. In vitro propagation strategies are useful for large-scale propagation and standardization of plant material and, once an effective tissue culture system has been established, can be used for long-term preservation of important germplasm through cryopreservation. This review provides up-to-date information on micropropagation studies of Crataeva species and perspectives for their conservation.