What is 'Hardening' in the context of plant tissue culture?
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Correct answer: The gradual acclimatization of in vitro plants to the natural environment
Plants grown in vitro have thin cuticles and non-functional stomata. Hardening involves gradually exposing them to lower humidity and higher light intensity to prepare them for soil-based survival.
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