Induction of methylnissolin in the adventitious root of Astragalus by methyl jasmonate

In order to induce production of methylnissolin, sterol biosyntheis inhibitor, in the adventitious root of Astragalus membranaceus the effect of methyl jasmonate(MeJ), a growth regulator of plant, was investigated. After treatment of MeJ (0$\mu\textrm{m}$, 10$\mu\textrm{m}$, 100$\mu\textrm{m}$) to the adventitious root which was harvested in the time interval of 0, 7, 14, 21, 28days and the fresh weight, dry weight and the contents methylnissolin was determined. (omitted)