Tissue culture is a technique used to grow plants from small tissue samples. It is a cost-effective method that can be used to produce a large number of plants in a small area. Teak (Tectona grandis Linn f.) is a valuable hardwood tree species that is widely used in the furniture industry. However, the natural regeneration of teak is slow, and the demand for teak wood has increased over the years. This has led to the development of tissue culture techniques to propagate teak plants in a large number.
Tissue culture teak is the process of producing teak plants using tissue culture techniques. This method is faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective than traditional methods of propagation.
Rapid multiplication: Tissue Culture Teak is a rapid multiplication technique that can produce a large number of plants in a short period. This method can produce up to 5 million plants per year from a single mother plant.
Disease-free plants: Tissue Culture produces disease-free plants. The plants are grown in a sterile environment, which reduces the chances of disease and pest infestations.
Uniform plants: Tissue Culture produces uniform teak plants. The plants are genetically identical, which ensures that all the plants have the same growth rate, height, and quality.
Year-round production: Tissue Culture can produce teak plants throughout the year. The plants can be produced in a controlled environment, which ensures that the plants grow at a constant rate.