Cryopreservation of plant germplasm is typically carried out at which temperature?
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Correct answer: -196°C
Cryopreservation uses liquid nitrogen at -196°C to suspend all metabolic activities in plant tissues. This allows for the indefinite storage of genetic resources without the risk of genetic drift.
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