Access to plant tissue culture laboratory

The plant tissue culture laboratory enables versatile research in plant tissue culture and commercial piloting of developed methods. The laboratory is part of Kasvu 1 – Vegetative Propagation Technology Platform.

The facilities are specifically designed for embryo multiplication (somatic embryogenesis) but are also well-suited for traditional micropropagation (organogenesis), including media preparation, culture initiation, multiplication, microscopy, cold storage (+2°C), and embryo germination, including robotic use and in vitro rooting of seedlings.

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

Note: For greenhouse cultivation of tissue culture seedlings, space or services can be reserved from the Kasvu 2 greenhouses.

Samples from tissue cultures for microscopy or cryopreservation, staining, DNA/RNA samples.

Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.

• Physical, remote or hybrid access.
• Required quantities of substrates, laminar flow and in vitro growth chamber 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.
• Quarantine species as defined by the EU cannot be brought in alive – testing of fixed material (e.g., with robotics) may be possible upon separate agreement.

• 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.