in vitro propagation

In vitro propagation is a method of growing plants in a controlled environment, usually in test tubes or dishes. This technique uses small pieces of plant tissue, called explants, which are sterilized and placed in nutrient-rich media to encourage growth. It allows for the rapid multiplication of plants, producing many new, genetically identical plants efficiently. In vitro propagation is commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for breeding, preserving rare species, and producing disease-free plants. This method ensures that plants can be grown year-round and can help improve crop yields and maintain plant diversity.