Cryogenic preservation breakthrough could save endangered species worldwide
The article discusses different methods of preserving plant tissues using a technique called vitrification. Vitrification involves freezing plant samples without forming damaging ice crystals. The researchers reviewed three methods: standard vitrification, encapsulation-vitrification, and droplet-vitrification. These methods have been successfully used on over 100 plant species from various climates. The study shows that these techniques are becoming more popular for preserving plant tissues effectively.