Presented here is another classic from this series and deals with general aspects of micropropagation of plants for commercial exploitation. It includes chapters on setting up a commercial laboratory, meristem culture, somatic embryogenesis, factors affecting micropropagation, disposable vessels, vitrification, acclimatization, induction of rooting, artificial substrates, cryopreservation and artificial seed. Special emphasis is given on modern approaches and developing technologies such as automation and bioreactors, robots in transplanting, artificial intelligence, information management and computerized greenhouses for en masse commercial production of plants.
| Author: Y. P. S. Bajaj |
| Publisher: Springer |
| Publication Date: Nov 22, 2011 |
| Number of Pages: 555 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 3642764177 |
| ISBN-13: 9783642764172 |
