Protoplast Fusion Explained in 1 Minute | Botany Shorts.

[00:00:00]A protoplast is a plant cell without a cell wall. It contains the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus.

[00:00:08]Protoplasts are obtained by removing the cell wall using enzymes like cellulase and pectinase.

[00:00:15]They are widely used in plant biotechnology and genetic engineering.

[00:00:20]Protoplasts help in techniques like protoplast fusion and somatic hybridization.

[00:00:26]Protoplast fusion is the process of fusing two protoplasts to form a hybrid cell. It is an important technique used in plant biotechnology.

[00:00:36]Fusion can be induced using chemicals like PEG or bioelectrical methods. The fused cell can develop into a new hybrid plant through tissue culture. Protoplast fusion is used for crop improvement, disease resistance, and somatic hybridization.