In vitro Conservation of Exotic Mint Germplasm

Abstract

Mentha L. (Lamiaceae), commonly known as mint, is a taxonomically complicated genus that includes around 25 species of aromatic perennial and annual herbs apart from hybrids such as spearmint (M. spicata), peppernlint (M. pipperita) and threatened species of global conservation interest (M. gattefossei and M. requienii). The plant is a native of temperate and subtemperate regions of the world.