Aseptic technique
The heart of tissue culture
We offer advice tailored to variegated plants—media selection, hormone balance, light management, and sanitation—because maintaining color and pattern requires species‑specific care.
Inside the recipe
Ingredients that plants thrive on
Plant tissue culture media are the key to healthy growth inside the bottle. They provide water, mineral salts, carbohydrates, vitamins and plant growth regulators at the right balance for each species and stage. Choosing the correct formula, concentration, and hormone type is essential for maintaining variegation and overall plant quality.
Popular media and hormones used in plant tissue culture include:
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MS (Murashige & Skoog): A widely used, high‑salt medium suitable for many species.
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B5 (Gamborg’s): Lower salt than MS, often used for species that prefer milder mineral levels.
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NAA (Naphthaleneacetic acid): An auxin used to promote root induction and callus formation when used appropriately.
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BAP (6‑Benzylaminopurine): A cytokinin that encourages shoot proliferation, helping generate multiple plantlets quickly.
The exact recipe is adjusted to the plant’s needs—basal medium strength, sugar level, gelling agent, and auxin/cytokinin ratios all determine success. Fine‑tuning these parameters preserves desirable traits and ensures uniform, vigorous growth.
Select the right culture media for your goals
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Ready-to-use media: pre-mixed and sterilized, convenient and time-saving.
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Chemicals & ingredients: for labs that prefer to prepare their own media—choose components as needed.
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Custom media formulation: consulting and recipe optimization tailored to each species and goal (e.g., variegation stability).
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Advisory services: guidance on aseptic technique, explant preparation, and selecting the most suitable media for variegated plants.