Relationships between peroxidases and budding in date palm tissues cultured in vitro

In natural conditions, a cyclic growth of the apical meristem of the date palm is observed. This type of growth is also encountered in the behavior of vegetative shoots in in vitro culture, a growth stage succeeding a budding stage. Peroxidase activity is related to a cyclic budding phenomenon, where maximum enzyme activity and also a modification of isoperoxidase content are noted at the same time as the formation of buds.