The Date Palm Research Center at the University of Basrah Organizes a Seminar on Modern Technology and Its Research Prospects in Multidisciplinary Sciences
The Date Palm Research Center at the University of Basrah organized a seminar titled “Modern Technology and Its Research Prospects in Multidisciplinary Sciences.”
The seminar aimed to highlight the importance of plant tissue culture and its role in plant propagation—particularly date palms—as well as its research applications in agricultural, environmental, and pharmaceutical fields.
The seminar, delivered by Dr. Khayoun Ali Mohsen, addressed the scientific foundations of plant tissue culture, types of culture media, and the stages of tissue propagation, in addition to the main challenges that hinder this process. It also reviewed the role of this technology in environmental conservation, increasing vegetation cover, rationalizing water use, and controlling plant diseases.
The seminar further discussed the production of artificial seeds and in vitro flower production, as well as the production of secondary compounds such as phenols, terpenes, and alkaloids, highlighting their importance in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, veterinary, and industrial applications.
At the conclusion of the seminar, the presenter outlined the major challenges facing plant tissue culture, including microbial contamination, high costs, and limited equipment and expertise. He also provided several recommendations, including supporting applied research, organizing training courses, and enhancing institutional cooperation.
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