In-Vitro Tissue Culture Propagation In-Vitro Tissue Culture Propagation

A rapid quality plantlets delivery technology for banana

In-vitro micro-propagation is a plant propagation technique conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, involving the multiplication of plant tissue through distinct stages. Beginning with the initiation of aseptic plant material, typically from meristematic tissue, in a sterile culture medium, the process progresses through stages of rapid multiplication, rooting, and hardening. This method offers several advantages, including disease elimination, fast multiplication of uniform plantlets, genetic preservation, and uniformity in growth characteristics. However, successful implementation requires substantial investment in laboratory infrastructure and skilled personnel, strict adherence to aseptic standards, and careful handling of delicate plantlets throughout the process. Despite these challenges, in-vitro micro-propagation stands as a valuable technique for producing healthy, uniform, and genetically consistent planting material, contributing to improved crop productivity and quality.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

8•8

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 8/9; level of use 8/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive high
Under 18: Positive low
Women: Positive medium

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability: It adapts somewhat well
Adaptability for farmers: It helps a lot
Biodiversity: It doesn't hurt them
Carbon footprint: It reduces emissions a little
Environment: It makes a big difference
Soil quality: It doesn't harm the soil's health and fertility
Water usage: It uses a little less water

Problem

Disease Outbreaks: Traditional propagation methods were more susceptible to diseases, resulting in widespread outbreaks that affected entire plant populations.
Slow Recovery from Damage: Natural disasters and disease outbreaks often led to slow recovery in agricultural systems due to the time-consuming nature of traditional replanting methods.
Pest Spread: Conventional methods facilitated the spread of pests and diseases within agricultural environments, affecting crop health and productivity.
Lack of Uniformity: Non-standardized plant materials resulted in variable crop quality and growth rates, impacting overall farm productivity.
Vulnerability to Extreme Weather: Traditional crops were more susceptible to extreme weather conditions, leading to significant crop damage and reduced yields.

Solution

Fast Propagation: It allows for the quick multiplication of large numbers of plantlets, aiding in quicker recovery and replanting.
Uniformity and Quality: Produces uniform and high-quality plantlets that are free from pests and diseases.
Pest and Disease Control: Reduces the risk of pest and disease transmission within agricultural environments.

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Cost: $$$ 1,3 USD

Per plantlets

ROI: $$$ 40 %

Profit

3000 Tissue Culture plantlets

A nursery business can produce 3,000 TC plantlets per cycle

IP

No formal IP rights

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Burundi	–Not tested	Adopted
Cameroon	–Not tested	Adopted
Côte d’Ivoire	–Not tested	Adopted
Democratic Republic of the Congo	–Not tested	Adopted
Ethiopia	–Not tested	Adopted
Ghana	–Not tested	Adopted
Kenya	–Not tested	Adopted
Nigeria	–Not tested	Adopted
Rwanda	–Not tested	Adopted
Somalia	–Not tested	Adopted
Tanzania	–Not tested	Adopted
Uganda	–Not tested	Adopted
Zambia	–Not tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid	–	–	–	–
Semiarid	–	–	–	–
Subhumid		–		–
Humid		–		–

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 12: responsible production and consumption

The application of this technology involves several steps.

Collection of Disease-Free Suckers:
- Start by collecting disease-free suckers from healthy plants. These will be the source material for the propagation process.
Meristematic Tissue Removal:
- In a sterile laboratory setting, remove 10 cm of meristematic tissue from the suckers. Meristematic tissue is the actively growing tissue in plants.
Corm Sterilization:
- Sterilize the corm (a bulb-like structure) to eliminate any potential pathogens or contaminants. This is crucial to ensure disease-free growth.
Corm Trimming:
- Trim the corm to prepare it for further processing.
Corm Cutting into Propagules:
- Cut the corm into small segments, typically 0.5 cm in size. These segments are known as propagules and will be used for propagation.
Placement in Tubes with Sterile Growth Medium:
- Place the propagules in tubes containing a sterile growth medium. The growth medium can be liquid, semi-solid, or solid, depending on the specific requirements of the plant species.
Growth Progress Monitoring:
- Monitor the growth progress of the propagules over a period of about a month. Ensure they are developing as expected.
Transfer to Jars for Shoot Growth:
- Once the propagules reach a height of approximately 2 cm, transfer them to jars. This step is done to facilitate further shoot growth.
Growth Chamber Placement:
- Place the jars containing the propagules in a growth chamber. These chambers provide controlled environmental conditions such as temperature and lighting.
3-4 Weeks of Growth:
- Allow the propagules to grow in the growth chamber for 3-4 weeks. This period is necessary to achieve the desired number of shoots.