Let us make an in-depth study of the definition, principle, protocol and importance of the cell suspension culture. Definition: Suspension culture is a type of culture in which single cells or small aggregates of cells multiply while suspended in agitated liquid medium. It is also referred to as cell culture or cell suspension culture. Principle: Callus proliferates as an unorganised [...]
In this article, we will discuss the history, principles and significance of the callus culture. Brief Past History of Callus Culture: R. J. Gautheret (France) (1934-1937): He first succeeded in promoting the development of callus tissue from excised cambial tissue of Salix capraea and other woody species. He was able to promote the growth of the callus tissue using simple [...]
The following article will guide you about how the callus tissue is formed in plants. Formation of the callus tissue is the outcome of cell expansion and cell division of the cells of the explants. During the formation of callus tissue, the explants lose its original characteristic. So, under the influence of exogenously supplied hormone, the explants are triggered off [...]