Question

Distinguish between the following :

Callus culture and Suspension culture.

Answer 1

Callus Culture	Suspension culture
1. Solid nutrient medium is used in callus culture.	1. Liquid nutrient medium is used in suspension culture.
2. No shaker or agitator is needed.	2. Shaker or agitator is needed.
3. Cells of explants divide and redivide to form callus.	3. Callus is not formed.
4. Callus a mass of undiffe	4. Suspension culture consists of single isolated cells or small groups of cells.
5. It shows slow growth.	5. It shows faster growth.