Plant Cell Culture

ISBN-13: 9781859963203 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 208 str.

D. E. Evans; D. E. Evans

Opis

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.

Spis treści

1. An Introduction to Plant Cell and Tissue Culture  2. Basic Plant Biology for Cell Culture  3. Tissue Culture in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry  4. Tissue Culture in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology  5. Culture Facilities, Sterile Technique and Media Preparation  6. Callus Cultures  7. Cell Suspension Cultures  8. Protoplast Culture  9. Haploid Cultures  10. Organ and Embryo Culture  11. Regeneration of Plants and Micropropagation  12. Somaclonal Variation  13. Bacterial Culture in the Plant Cell Culture Laboratory  14. Industrial Uses of Plant Cell Culture  15. Prospects and Future Challenges

O autorze

Julian Coleman (Author), David Evans (Author), Anne Kearns (Author)