wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Tissue culture technique was first performed successfully by

A
Haberlandt
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Nobecourt
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
White
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Gautheret
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C White
Tissue culture is a biological technique which involves the development of plant under the controlled condition on a nutrient culture medium of the known composition.
White was the first one to successfully attempt the technique of tissue culture. He cultured tomato roots in a nutrient media composed of vitamins. He developed the continuously growing callus from the root which had the property of totipotency.
So, the correct answer is option C.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Obtaining Superior Plants
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon