What is the method of propagation involving tissue culture?

Tissue culture is a sophisticated plant propagation technique that involves growing new plants from small tissue samples, typically obtained from plant shoots or other parts of the plant. This method allows for the cultivation of plants in a controlled environment, under sterile conditions, using a nutrient-rich medium. The primary advantage of tissue culture is that it enables the rapid production of a large number of genetically identical plants, which is particularly beneficial for propagating plants that are difficult to grow by conventional means, maintaining desired traits, and producing disease-free plants.

This method stands out for its application in various areas of horticulture and agriculture, ensuring consistency in plant quality and reducing the time needed to produce new plants compared to traditional propagation methods.