Propagation of Miniature Roses by Plant Tissue Culture

 

Michael Stone

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2006, Volume 27

Abstract

Tissue culture is a propagation technique widely used in modern agriculture because it allows production of many clonal plants from relatively little starting material. During this lab exercise, miniature roses are propagated by simple plant tissue culture. Students learn the different steps involved in the tissue culture procedure, practice aseptic technique when handling explants, and observe the effects of different hormones and nutrient levels on explant development.

Keywords:  tissue culture, plant propogation

Virginia Tech (2005)