Access to cryopreservation laboratory

The cryopreservation laboratory enables research on the cryopreservation (deep-freeze storage) of plant material and the long-term storage of materials in deep freeze, including sample pre-treatment, various cryopreservation techniques, storage in liquid nitrogen /gas phase, and thawing. The laboratory is part of the Kasvu 1 - Vegetative Propagation Technology Platform.

Regeneration of cryopreserved material is most commonly done using tissue culture methods. In some cases, direct regeneration in the greenhouse may also be possible. Tissue culture and greenhouse services must be booked separately if needed.

Research can be conducted independently or ordered as a service. The staff is particularly experienced in methods used for forest trees and their development.

Microscopy samples, staining, DNA/RNA samples, and moisture content measurements from materials intended for cryopreservation.

Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies, genetic resource work.

• Physical, remote or hybrid.
• Required quantities of solutions, substrates, laminar flow and in vitro growth chamber space, and storage tank space must be negotiated separately.

• Use of in vitro growth chambers may be limited by temperature and lighting conditions required by other concurrent cultures.
• GMO use must comply with legislation and be negotiated separately; the applicant is responsible for risk assessment and compliance with the Board for Gene Technology (GTLK) guidelines.
• For storage tank records, necessary information about the material must be provided, and any requirements set by other materials stored in the same tank must be considered.

• Describe your research or storage needs and materials, the required conditions, and space needed.
• Estimate the duration of the research or storage.
• Also indicate what kind of support or orientation you may require.