Stevia rebaudiana is herbaceous perennial plant of Asteraceae family and an excellent substitute of sugar with medicinal importance. The potential uses of Stevia which produces stevioside, a non-caloric sweetener that does not metabolize in the human body, hence control blood sugar level. Conventional propagation methods are not produce adequate planting material. Plant tissue culture techniques are only technique to produce quality planting material. In present review, micro propagation methods and protocols are compile and generate the information to researchers’ for further exploration for improvement of this valuable medicinal plant. |
