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In this article, we will discuss about the meaning of cytodifferentiation, primary steps in cytodifferentiation, protocol for the study of cytodifferentiation and conclusion. What is the Meaning of Cytodifferentiation? In plant tissue culture, during growth and maturation of the callus tissue or free cells in suspension culture, few dedifferentiated cells un­dergo cytoquiescence and cytosenescence and these twin phenomena are mainly [...]

The following points highlight the chemical, physical and other factors affecting cytodifferentiation qualitatively and quantitatively. (1) The chemical factors are: (a) Auxin (b) Cytokinin (c) Gibberellin (d) Effect of Sugars. (2) The physical factors are: (a) Light (b) Temperature (c) Pressure and (d) Water Stress. (3) The other factors are: (a) Morphactins (b) Methionine and (c) Irradiation. (1) Chemical Factors: [...]

Get the answer of: Is cell division required for xylem differentiation? Whether cell division is a prerequisite for xylem differentiation or not is a subject of de­bate. Studies have shown that tracheary element differentiation may be related to cell cycling ac­tivity, although some cells differentiate directly without any expression of mitotic division. Evidences in Support of Cell Cycle Activity Required [...]