Yay another cloning question!

[Zimzum]

I was reading up on cloning and I came across this comment : link

"More recently, scientists have been able to clone plants by taking pieces of specialized roots, breaking them up into root cells and growing the root cells in a nutrient-rich culture. In culture, the specialized cells become unspecialized (dedifferentiated) into calluses. The calluses can then be stimulated with the appropriate plant hormones to grow into new plants that are identical to the original plant from which the root pieces were taken. "

Is it possible to really clone with the roots? And a way to clone something that auto flowers worth it? I swear once I learn Ill stop asking:thumbsup:

Zimzum Reviewed by Zimzum on 02-18-2007. Yay another cloning question! I was reading up on cloning and I came across this comment : link "More recently, scientists have been able to clone plants by taking pieces of specialized roots, breaking them up into root cells and growing the root cells in a nutrient-rich culture. In culture, the specialized cells become unspecialized (dedifferentiated) into calluses. The calluses can then be stimulated with the appropriate plant hormones to grow into new plants that are identical to the original plant from which the root Rating: 5

[harris7]

you can clone a plant from any cell. But, you will need crazy equipment and hormones to do most of it.

yes cloning a plant tat autoflowers is fine. It will only auto flower when it is mature and when you take a cutting, you might say the cutting is "re-set" maturity wise.

[stinkyattic]

Is it possible to really clone with the roots?:

Go into 'advanced' and look for tissue culture and micropropagation.