Monitoring Bioreactors and Plant Tissue Culture
Q1: What is a bioreactor and why is it important?
A: A bioreactor is a controlled vessel that supports the growth of cells, microorganisms, or plant tissues. It ensures optimal environmental conditions such as pH, temperature, and oxygen for consistent and reproducible results in research and production.
Q2: How do I use the Biocoupler Glass Set for plant tissue culture?
A: Simply prepare your plant culture medium, mix or coat samples in the Biocoupler vessel, and transfer it to your bioreactor. The system maintains high humidity and sterile air exchange, ideal for micropropagation and tissue regeneration.
Q3: What are the benefits of using high-quality lab glassware?
A: High-quality lab glassware ensures chemical resistance, temperature stability, and minimal contamination risk leading to more accurate and reproducible experimental data.
Q4: How can I monitor plant cell growth in a bioreactor?
A: Growth can be tracked using real-time sensors for pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and nutrient concentration. Visual inspections and microscopy can also help assess tissue development.
Q5: What makes the Biocoupler different from traditional vessels?
A: The Biocoupler eliminates the need for external power, plumbing, or complex systems. It’s lightweight, easy to assemble, and provides natural air and gas exchange through its microporous filter.
Q6: Can the Biocoupler Glass Set be used for other applications besides plant tissue culture?
A: Yes! It’s suitable for biotechnology experiments, reagent mixing, microbial culture preparation, and educational laboratory use.
Q7: How do I maintain sterility when using the Biocoupler?
A: Always sterilize the glass components before use preferably through autoclaving or alcohol disinfection and handle under a laminar flow hood for contamination-free operation.
Q8: What sizes are available for the Biocoupler Glass Set?
A: The Biocoupler is available in 8 oz and 16 oz vessel sizes, offering flexibility for small and medium scale plant culture or bioprocessing tasks.