Chapter 36, Problem 11TYK

Summary Introduction

To review:

The use of tissue culture to propagate a large number of pest-resistant petunia plants.

Introduction:

The techniques utilized in maintaining or growing cells, tissues, or organs of plants in a controlled environment is plant tissue culture. Cultures are usually performed under sterile conditions and on a culture medium with a control composition. This technique is often used for crop improvement. This is done by producing better variants, which can be superior in nutrient value, stress resistant, or disease resistant.