White medium
SKU: W501
Key Benefits
- One of the earliest defined media systems in plant tissue culture
- Established core principles for nutrient and regulator-based media design
- Effective for recalcitrant and woody plant species
- Supports callus formation, organogenesis, and rooting
- Serves as a reference medium in historical and comparative studies
OptionAvailabilityPrice
- Size(L): 1Out of Stock€ 2,20
- Size(L): 10Out of Stock€ 9,50
- Size(L): 50Out of Stock€ 29,80
White Medium refers to a group of plant tissue culture media developed by Philip R. White during the 1930s and 1940s, representing one of the earliest systematic approaches to defined nutrient media for in vitro plant culture. Rather than a single fixed formulation, White’s work established fundamental principles for composing mineral nutrients, vitamins, and growth regulators to sustain sterile plant growth. These media were developed through iterative experimentation and were adapted for different plant species and culture objectives. White Medium played a critical role in enabling sustained callus growth, organ development, and root formation under controlled conditions. Its legacy forms the conceptual foundation for many later plant tissue culture media.
Product Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | Specialty Media |
| Key Feature | Classical low-salt plant tissue culture medium |
Note
This product is plant tissue culture tested. Suitability for specific plant species and applications should be determined by the user.
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