Question

The final stage in the tissue culture programme before the new plants are taken out for cultivation in the fields is known as

• A. Microporpagation
• B. Hardening
• C. Caulogenesis
• D. Embryogenesis

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hardening

There are various stages for the development of the plant by using the tissue culture technique. The final and the last stage is the hardening. This is the stage where the new plants are ready to be planted out in the field. This stage is also known as hardening micropropagation. In this stage, the plants are removed from the culture medium and planted out in the fields.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.