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VARIETI BAHARU KEKWA MAJESTIC PINK

The new variety was developed through mutation breeding technique using ionizing radiation. Ray floret cultures of pink chrysanthemum variety were cultured in-vitro in a petri dish and exposed to ion beam irradiation. The generated shoots were propagated in tissue culture to form complete plantlets before being transferred to a shadehouse. This variety has distinct characters (variegated leaves, short plants and compact flowers) and suitable for cut or potted flowers.