BAÇEM Plant Tissue Culture Course Concludes with Participants from Across Turkey
The plant tissue culture course hosted at BAÇEM by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality wrapped up with 45 participants from various provinces across the country.
1 November 2026, 08:15 · Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi
This story was automatically translated from the Turkish original.
According to an announcement by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, a plant tissue culture course was organized at BAÇEM under the Directorate of Rural Services. The theoretical curriculum covered laboratory setup, aseptic working conditions, and plant growth regulators. Hands-on sessions focused on preparing nutrient media, conducting seed and meristem cultures, and acclimatization procedures.
The program received 45 applications and attracted participants from provinces including Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, and Yalova, with women comprising 30 of the attendees. Its objective is to provide technical infrastructure for the year-round propagation of fruit and ornamental plants, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture.