Plant Tissue Culture
The Department of Botany is equipped with an advanced specialized facility of Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory. It is used for plant propagation purposes. It is well-equipped with laminar flow, autoclave, culture vessels, and growth chamber. Various techniques are being practiced in the laboratory such as media preparation, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, subculturing, callus induction and regeneration, etc. There are various cultures and calluses maintained in the growth chamber. Students of undergraduate, post-graduate and PhD courses successfully carry out their research in the PTC lab.
Hydroponics
Hydroponic system is a highly efficient and sustainable soil-less culture technique. In a hydroponic system, plants are grown using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil. Here, the plants receive essential nutrients from a water solution, which is regularly adjusted to ensure optimal growth conditions. Various plants of economic importance were grown hydroponically such as Tomato, Pak Choi, Beans, Groundnut, Lettuce, Cucurbits, Mint, Amaranthus, etc. The nutrient levels, pH and water quality were monitored regularly to get maximum quality yield. Hydroponic systems offer a promising and efficient way to grow plants, with vital benefits in terms of high yield, growth rate, less space, reduced need for chemical pesticides and minimum water consumption.
