In vitro regeneration of Begonia homonyma — A threatened plant Begonia spp. is the fifth largest angiosperm and can be used well as a disinfectant. It cleans wounds excellently. It can reduce swelling and can be used in a variety of diseases. The rhizome of the plant is a good antibacterial agent. It is often used against diarrhoea, bronchitis, colds and digestive disorders. The leaves of the plant are often used as vegetables or for teas[1]. What kind of explant was the starting point for the ongoing investigation? The starting point for the investigation was a Begonia homonyma mother plant. Young, extended leaves were collected. The plant comes from the Botanical Garden of the University of KwaZulu, South Africa[1]. Evaluate the applied disinfections applied to obtain axenic explants. There are different disinfectants that have a 100% effect. One is sodium hypochlorite with 70% ethanol plus benlate. Another is Aqueous HgCl (mercuric chloride) 0.2%. At an ...