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Write an application of callus culture.
Write an application of callus culture.
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Callus culture enables genetic engineering and mass propagation of plants by regenerating whole plants from undifferentiated cells.
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Application of Callus Culture: Callus culture is widely used for plant regeneration and genetic transformation. It allows for:
- Production of genetically modified plants by introducing foreign genes into callus cells.
- Clonal propagation and regeneration of whole plants from undifferentiated cells.
- Screening for disease resistance and production of secondary metabolites.
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