“…The phenotypic characteristics of transformed roots include: rapid growth, hormone autotrophy, reduced apical dominance, high branching and root plagiotropism (Tepfer and Tempe 1981) and one of the unique characteristics of hairy roots is their enhanced, stable production of secondary metabolites (Bourgaud et al 2001). The sucrose level, exogenous growth hormone, the nature of the nitrogen source and their relative amounts, light, temperature and the presence of chemicals can all affect growth, total biomass yield, and secondary metabolite production (Rhodes et al 1994;Nussbbaumer et al 1998).…”