Plant Cell Thidiazuron (TDZ)

Plant cellThidiazuron (TDZ) 1g Powder is a powerful plant growth regulator belonging to the diphenylurea class of synthetic cytokinins. It is widely used in plant tissue culture to promote shoot regeneration, organogenesis, and somatic embryogenesis.

Key Benefits

Simple and convenient to use

Highly effective in stimulating shoot multiplication from explants in micropropagation

Enhances tissue culture media such as MS medium

Helps overcome apical dominance

Essential for the successful micropropagation of certain plant species

How to Use Thidiazuron (TDZ) Powder

Follow these steps to prepare tissue culture media using PCT’s TDZ Powder:

Prepare the medium: Use PCT’s MS or DKW media, or another suitable medium depending on your plant species.

Add supplements: For every 1 L of medium, add approximately 30 g of sugar, 1 mL/L PPM, and either 3–4 g/L gellan gum or 6–8 g/L agar.

Incorporate hormones: Add the required amount of TDZ and any additional plant hormones, such as those from your prepared NAA stock solution.

Sterilize: Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121 °C.

Once sterilized, your medium is ready for use.

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