Rooting and Acclimatization in Plant Biotechnology
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What is the purpose of surface sterilization in meristem culture?

  • To transfer plantlets to soil
  • To induce root development
  • To remove contaminants like bacteria, fungi, and viruses (correct)
  • To provide necessary nutrients for growth
  • During which stage are sterilized meristems placed onto a nutrient medium?

  • Surface Sterilization
  • Culture Initiation (correct)
  • Rooting and Acclimatization
  • Subculture and Multiplication
  • What is the purpose of subculture in meristem culture?

  • To encourage further growth and multiplication (correct)
  • To transfer plantlets to soil
  • To remove contaminants
  • To induce root development
  • What occurs during the rooting and acclimatization stage of meristem culture?

    <p>Inducing root development and transferring plantlets to soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage helps obtain a larger number of identical plantlets from a single meristem?

    <p>Subculture and Multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In meristem culture, what provides the necessary nutrients for the growth and development of meristem tissue?

    <p>Culture Initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is meristem culture useful for plants with desirable traits?

    <p>To propagate plants with desirable traits quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of surface sterilization in meristem culture?

    <p>To prevent contamination by pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is subculture important in meristem culture?

    <p>To continue the growth and multiplication of meristems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rooting and acclimatization stage aim to accomplish?

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    What is the main purpose of surface sterilization in meristem culture?

    <p>To remove any contaminants that could interfere with the culture process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of meristem culture are the sterilized meristems placed onto a nutrient medium?

    <p>Culture Initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Subculture and Multiplication stage in meristem culture?

    <p>To obtain a larger number of identical plantlets from a single meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Rooting and Acclimatization stage in meristem culture?

    <p>To induce the development of roots in the nutrient medium and transfer the plantlets to a suitable substrate for acclimatization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is meristem culture particularly useful for propagating plants with desirable traits?

    <p>It allows for the rapid multiplication of plants that may be difficult to propagate through traditional methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the nutrient medium in the Culture Initiation stage of meristem culture?

    <p>To provide the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and plant growth regulators for the growth and development of the meristem tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Subculture and Multiplication stage help in meristem culture?

    <p>It helps obtain a larger number of identical plantlets from a single meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of surface sterilization in meristem culture?

    <p>To remove any contaminants, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, that could interfere with the culture process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Rooting and Acclimatization stage in meristem culture?

    <p>To induce the development of roots in the nutrient medium and transfer the plantlets to a suitable substrate for acclimatization to environmental conditions outside the laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is meristem culture often employed in the conservation of rare and endangered plant species?

    <p>It allows for the rapid multiplication of plants that may be difficult to propagate through traditional methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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