The Date Palm Research Center at the University of Basrah, during a field visit to the Plant Tissue Culture Unit in the Al-Hartha District of the Basrah Agriculture Directorate, discussed scientific cooperation between state institutions and support for joint applied projects that contribute to the development of the date palm production sector in the governorate.
The visit aimed to review the current status of tissue culture agriculture in the governmental sector and to identify the main challenges facing this vital specialization, in a way that supports efforts to advance biotechnologies related to date palm production.
The visit, carried out by a specialized research team from the Date Palm Research Center, included an overview of the work stages inside the laboratory and discussions on key technical requirements to enhance the efficiency of tissue culture propagation programs. The team also provided scientific guidance on improving production efficiency and optimizing environmental conditions for growth.
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