Tissue culture of tobacco plant
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Tissue culture of tobacco plant
Biotechnology: tissue culture of the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum growing in a petri dish on nutrient agar. The tissue cultures are grown from tobacco calluses, parenchymatous cells that form around a wounded plant surface. The mass of undifferentiated cells, or even a single cell, is placed on a sterile culture medium containing salts, a variety of organic materials, vitamins & growth substances. After a period of time shoots & leaves emerge & a normal, healthy plant is regrown. Tissue culture has various applications in plant breeding
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Botanical Research Genetic Nicotiana Tabacum Plant Biotechnology Tobacco Tobacco Plant Callus Genetics
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This print showcases the fascinating world of biotechnology through a tissue culture of a tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum. The image captures the growth process within a petri dish on nutrient agar, where the magic of plant regeneration takes place. In this intricate technique, tobacco calluses are utilized as the starting point. These calluses consist of parenchymatous cells that form around wounded areas on the plant's surface. A mass of undifferentiated cells or even just one cell is carefully placed onto a sterile culture medium enriched with salts, organic materials, vitamins, and growth substances. Over time, an incredible transformation occurs as shoots and leaves emerge from these undifferentiated cells. This regrowth ultimately leads to the development of a normal and healthy tobacco plant once again. Tissue culture plays a vital role in various applications within plant breeding and botanical research. It allows scientists to study genetic traits more closely while providing opportunities for advancements in plant biotechnology and genetics. Through this mesmerizing snapshot captured by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into the remarkable potential held within scientific exploration. Let us marvel at nature's ability to regenerate itself under controlled conditions while appreciating how such discoveries contribute to our understanding of plants' complex mechanisms – all without mentioning any commercial use involved in this particular context.
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