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Components of the gaseous environment and their effects on plant growth and development in vitro

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Physiology, Growth and Development of Plants in Culture

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Several aspects of plant biotechnology have led to an increasing interest in in vitro culture research of plants. Micropropagation is a popular and expanding area for commercial production because it allows rapid production of genetically identical plant material and it facilitates the production of disease-free plants. In order to raise plants from genetically altered cells, in vitro regeneration and micropropagation systems are a prerequisite. Anther culture is an important aid for plant breeding. Furthermore, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites from plant cell cultures is an important area of research.

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Buddendorf-Joosten, J.M.C., Woltering, E.J. (1994). Components of the gaseous environment and their effects on plant growth and development in vitro . In: Lumsden, P.J., Nicholas, J.R., Davies, W.J. (eds) Physiology, Growth and Development of Plants in Culture. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0790-7_17

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