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Xanthan Gum as a texturant in media for plant tissue culture
Plant tissue culture is a biotechnological method for propagating plants from tissue fragments on artificial growth media. It ensures consistent quality, high throughput, and disease control and is thus an established practice. The texture of the growth medium, shaped by gelling agents like agar or gellan gum, is crucial for successful plant development. Xanthan gum combined with other hydrocolloids confers specific properties to the medium, facilitating handling and meeting plant needs.
