y are meristematic cell transplant used for producing virus free plants? what is so special about these cells? and doesnt meristematic cells get affected by any disease? can they be called as stem cells?
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Apical and axillary meristems of plants are mainly used for making virus-free plants. In a plant, only this region is not infected by the virus as compared to the rest of the plant region. They divide at a very fast rate which inhibits the viral multiplication and growth. Hence, the scientists remove axillary and apical meristems of the plant and grow it in vitro to obtain a disease-free and healthy plant.
Yes, meristematic cells are also called as stem cells of plants as they can differentiate into variety of cells.
Hope this information will clear your doubts about the meristematic tissue.
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Apical and axillary meristems of plants are mainly used for making virus-free plants. In a plant, only this region is not infected by the virus as compared to the rest of the plant region. They divide at a very fast rate which inhibits the viral multiplication and growth. Hence, the scientists remove axillary and apical meristems of the plant and grow it in vitro to obtain a disease-free and healthy plant.
Yes, meristematic cells are also called as stem cells of plants as they can differentiate into variety of cells.
Hope this information will clear your doubts about the meristematic tissue.
Regards