Abstract:The explants of young sheath and in vitro basal shoot fragments of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) were used to study the somatic embryogenesis and shoot formation. The results showed that auxin was the key factor for the induction of somatic embryogenesis from the explants. Shoot organogenesis originated from the germination of somatic embryos which could be induced on induction media supplemented with NAA or low concentration of 2,4-D. An efficient recycle induction, regeneration and propagation system of vetiver were established.