The tissue culture technique is useful for the multiplication of new or high-value cultivars, rare species and plants that are difficult or slow to propagate by traditional means.
Special protocols can be used to produce disease or virus-free products. The focus of the facility will be contract growing for other producers, research into new and existing varieties, and plantlets for exports.
The tissue culture lab will consist of
- A sterile plant transfer area containing flow benches
- Media preparation and wash room
- Offices and ablution facilities
- A hardening facility