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?

Inducing root development and transferring plantlets to soil Signup and view all the answers

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

Subculture and Multiplication Signup and view all the answers

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

Culture Initiation Signup and view all the answers

Why is meristem culture useful for plants with desirable traits?

To propagate plants with desirable traits quickly Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent contamination by pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Why is subculture important in meristem culture?

To continue the growth and multiplication of meristems 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?

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

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

Culture Initiation Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of surface sterilization in meristem culture?

During which stage are sterilized meristems placed onto a nutrient medium?

What is the purpose of subculture in meristem culture?

What occurs during the rooting and acclimatization stage of meristem culture?

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

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

Why is meristem culture useful for plants with desirable traits?

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

Why is subculture important in meristem culture?

What does the rooting and acclimatization stage aim to accomplish?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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