What is the purpose of adding activated charcoal to some tissue culture media?
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Correct answer: To adsorb inhibitory phenolic compounds and toxins
Many woody plants exude phenols that oxidize and turn the medium brown, killing the explant. Activated charcoal adsorbs these toxic exudates and some excessive growth regulators, facilitating better growth.
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