meristem culture

Meristem culture is a plant tissue propagation technique where small, actively dividing tissue called meristems are taken from a plant and grown in controlled conditions to produce new, genetically uniform plants. Meristems are regions of growth where cells continuously divide, typically found at the tips of roots and shoots. This method is especially useful for producing disease-free plants, conserving rare species, and rapid propagation. By cultivating meristems in laboratory settings with optimal nutrients and environment, large numbers of healthy, identical plants can be generated efficiently.