method for the growth of large batches of plants in an aseptic environment

A method for growing large numbers of seedlings under aseptic conditions is described. The method makes use of peracetic acid for the initial sterilization of the seeds, followed by transfer of the seeds to a flexible film sterile isolator for germination and growth in an aseptic environment.

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Published in:	The New phytologist Vol. 70; no. 5; pp. 987 - 989
Main Authors:	Wildon, D.C, Wong, D, Bryant, J.A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Publications 01-09-1971 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects:	Air filters Aseptic conditions Chemical sterilization Diluents Nucleic acids plant biochemistry Plant growth plant physiology Plants Rafts Seedlings Sterilization
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Summary:	A method for growing large numbers of seedlings under aseptic conditions is described. The method makes use of peracetic acid for the initial sterilization of the seeds, followed by transfer of the seeds to a flexible film sterile isolator for germination and growth in an aseptic environment.
Bibliography:	Nottingham University School of Agriculture, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD. School of Biology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
ISSN:	0028-646X 1469-8137
DOI:	10.1111/j.1469-8137.1971.tb02599.x