Description
LSP03 LS Basal Salts (Modification 3); an LS Media buffered to a pH of 5.7 ± 0.2, as described by Linsmaier & Skoog, are essential for successful plant cell culture, providing an optimal environment for plant tissue growth and development. This carefully balanced medium supports a wide range of physiological processes, making it a cornerstone for applications such as clonal propagation, somatic embryogenesis, and genetic transformation. The buffered pH ensures stable nutrient availability and enhances the efficacy of growth regulators, promoting healthy cell division and differentiation.
Applications in Cell Culture:
- Clonal Propagation: Enables the rapid multiplication of specific plant varieties under sterile conditions.
- Somatic Embryogenesis: Facilitates the development of embryos from somatic tissues, crucial for plant regeneration.
- Genetic Transformation: Provides a suitable environment for the integration of foreign genes into plant cells.
- Research in Plant Physiology: Supports studies on nutrient uptake and metabolic pathways.
Specific Plants Successfully Cultured:
- Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
- Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Soybean (Glycine max)
- Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
- Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
By utilizing LSP03 LS Basal Salts (Modification 3) buffered to the optimal pH, researchers, and plant biotechnologists can enhance their studies and applications in plant science, leading to advancements in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.
**Disclaimer:** Results may vary depending on specific cell lines, specifications, and experimental conditions. Consult with cell culture specialists and review comprehensive literature to tailor its use to your specific research needs.
