According to Murashige of California University, micro-propagation is distinctly divided into five stages. Stage 0 — Mother Plant Selection: Before initiation of micro-propagation, selection of suitable mother plant is crucial in the whole exercise of propagation. Generally, disease free mother explant is selected for the micro-propagation to reduce contamination of cultures. Certain growth parameters of mother plant can be improved [...]
In the preparation of culture media, different stock solutions (ATOG) are made. Generally stock solutions of major elements are prepared by 10X final concentration whereas minor elements and vitamins are prepared by 1000X final concentration and stored in the freezer. Stock solutions: A – NH4NO3 B – KNO3 C – CaCl2.2H2O D – KH2PO4 E — Molybdenum CaCl2 KI F [...]
The following points highlight the nine main techniques of protoplast culture. The techniques are: 1. Agar Plating Method 2. Micro-Chamber 3. Nurse Culture 4. Immobilization of Protoplast 5. Nutrient Requirement 6. Growth Regulators 7. Cultural Conditions 8. Cell Wall Regeneration 9. Regeneration. Technique # 1. Agar Plating Method: Protoplast can be cultured conveniently by using agar plating method. Two millilitres [...]