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Adapting tropical plants involves removing them from a sterile container and transferring them to a tissue culture laboratory.
Tropical plants are extremely sensitive to changes in their environment. In the tissue culture laboratory, they are grown under sterile conditions, which protect them from the outside world and potential pathogens. These conditions are ideal for controlled growth and propagation, but when the plants need to adapt to a natural environment, this process can be challenging.
Light Change: In a sterile environment, plants are often exposed to a constant light source with a specific intensity and spectrum. After being removed into a real environment, tropical plants can be stressed by the changing light conditions. That’s why it’s important to slowly adapt them to natural light, starting with partial shade and gradually increasing exposure to direct sunlight.
Humidity and Temperature: Tropical plants thrive in high humidity and warmth. In sterile containers, conditions are often ideal for them. Transferring the plants into a normal environment requires gradual adaptation, especially if local conditions are significantly drier or cooler.
Precautions Against Pathogens: In a sterile environment, plants are not exposed to bacteria and fungi, which makes them susceptible to infections after transplantation. Using fungicides or other treatments can help plants overcome initial stress and prevent potential infections.
Nutrition: In laboratory conditions, plants receive all the necessary nutrients directly. After their removal, it’s important to properly nourish them by carefully monitoring signs of nutrient deficiency and correcting as necessary.
Conclusion: Adapting tropical plants after their removal from sterile containers in the tissue culture laboratory requires patience, attentiveness, and knowledge. With the right approach and care, the plants can successfully integrate into their natural environment and thrive.
