The Environmental Research Center Highlights Plant Tissue Culture Technologies in Advancing Agriculture

As part of its cultural season activities, the Environmental Research Center at the university organized a scientific event titled:

“Plant Tissue Culture Technologies and Their Impact on Agricultural Development”, presented by Dr. Muayad Naseer Muslim, with the attendance of researchers, academics, and professionals in the field of agricultural innovation. The presentation explored advanced plant biotechnology, focusing on the use of tissue culture as a transformative tool in modern agriculture. Dr. Muayad explained how entire plants can be regenerated from small tissues or cells in a sterile laboratory environment—enabling rapid multiplication, preservation of genetic traits, and overcoming limitations of conventional farming. The event also shed light on the practical benefits of tissue culture, such as the mass production of high-quality commercial crops, the development of disease-free plants, conservation of endangered species, and the ability to grow crops in previously non-arable environments. The integration of this technology with genetic engineering offers new opportunities to develop varieties resistant to drought, salinity, and pests. This initiative reflects the Center’s dedication to promoting scientific advancement and applied research in support of sustainable agriculture, aligning with the university’s broader mission of innovation and environmental stewardship.