ABSTRACT

Plant cell culture is an essential methodology in plant sciences, with numerous variant techniques depending on the cell type and organism. Plant Cell Culture provides the reader with a concise overview of these techniques, including basic plant biology for cell culture, basic sterile technique and media preparation, specific techniques for various plant cell and tissue types including applications, tissue culture in agriculture, horticulture and forestry and culture for genetic engineering and biotechnology. This book will be an essential addition to any plant science laboratory's bookshelf.

chapter Chapter 1|5 pages

An introduction to plant cell and tissue culture

chapter Chapter 2|12 pages

Basic plant biology for cell culture

chapter Chapter 6|18 pages

Callus cultures

chapter Chapter 7|14 pages

Cell suspension cultures

chapter Chapter 8|26 pages

Protoplast culture

chapter Chapter 9|8 pages

Haploid cultures

chapter Chapter 10|11 pages

Organ and embryo culture

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Regeneration of plants and micropropagation

chapter Chapter 12|5 pages

Somaclonal variation

chapter Chapter 13|9 pages

Bacterial culture in the plant cell culture laboratory

chapter Chapter 14|6 pages

Industrial uses of plant cell culture

chapter Chapter 15|6 pages

Prospects and future challenges