{"id":37409,"date":"2024-04-10T10:02:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37409"},"modified":"2024-04-10T10:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:02:34","slug":"tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Tissue Culture Laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tissue Culture Laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is a facility dedicated to the propagation and conservation of plant species using tissue culture techniques. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the southern part of Delhi, India, is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as an important habitat for various flora and fauna species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS Paper &#8211; 3- Conservation &#8211; Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Prelims:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>APEDA, DBT, Tissue Culture, Wildlife Sanctuary&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Mains: <\/strong>Tissue Culture Plants and their significance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d349f554\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d349f554\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Context\" title=\"Context:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Context:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#What_are_key_Facts_about_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\" title=\"What are key Facts about the Tissue Culture Laboratory?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">What are key Facts about the Tissue Culture Laboratory?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\" title=\"Tissue Culture Laboratory:&nbsp;\">Tissue Culture Laboratory:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Other_Similar_Laboratories\" title=\"Other Similar Laboratories:\u00a0\">Other Similar Laboratories:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Application\" title=\"Application:&nbsp;\">Application:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Issues\" title=\"Issues:&nbsp;\">Issues:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#What_is_Tissue_Culture\" title=\"What is Tissue Culture?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">What is Tissue Culture?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Types_of_Plant_Tissue_Culture\" title=\"Types of Plant Tissue Culture:&nbsp;\">Types of Plant Tissue Culture:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Applications_of_Plant_Tissue_Culture\" title=\"Applications of Plant Tissue Culture:&nbsp;\">Applications of Plant Tissue Culture:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Animal_Tissue_Culture\" title=\"Animal Tissue Culture:&nbsp;\">Animal Tissue Culture:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Asola_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Asola Wildlife Sanctuary:&nbsp;\">Asola Wildlife Sanctuary:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Prelims&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#FAQs_about_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_at_the_Asola_Bhatti_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"FAQs about the Tissue Culture Laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary:\">FAQs about the Tissue Culture Laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#1_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_at_Asola_Bhatti_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"1. What is the purpose of the Tissue Culture Laboratory at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary?\">1. What is the purpose of the Tissue Culture Laboratory at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#2_How_does_tissue_culture_benefit_biodiversity_conservation_at_the_sanctuary\" title=\"2. How does tissue culture benefit biodiversity conservation at the sanctuary?\">2. How does tissue culture benefit biodiversity conservation at the sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#3_What_types_of_plants_are_cultivated_in_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\" title=\"3. What types of plants are cultivated in the Tissue Culture Laboratory?\">3. What types of plants are cultivated in the Tissue Culture Laboratory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#4_Can_visitors_participate_in_activities_or_tours_related_to_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\" title=\"4. Can visitors participate in activities or tours related to the Tissue Culture Laboratory?\">4. Can visitors participate in activities or tours related to the Tissue Culture Laboratory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#5_How_does_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_contribute_to_scientific_research_and_education\" title=\"5. How does the Tissue Culture Laboratory contribute to scientific research and education?\">5. How does the Tissue Culture Laboratory contribute to scientific research and education?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tissue-culture-laboratory-at-the-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Delhi forest department has recently launched an initiative to establish a tissue culture laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary aimed at conserving rare native trees.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The laboratory&#8217;s main objective is to cultivate endangered native trees from Delhi in a controlled setting and propagate saplings of species experiencing difficulties in regeneration due to invasive species.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"284\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-36.png\" alt=\"Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary\" class=\"wp-image-37411 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 360px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 360\/284;\" \/><figcaption>Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_key_Facts_about_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\"><\/span><strong>What are key Facts about the Tissue Culture Laboratory?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\"><\/span><strong>Tissue Culture Laboratory:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The laboratory will have the capability to extract plant tissue from fully grown plants in vitro, enabling the generation of multiple trees from a single specimen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The forest department will collaborate with botanists and scientists from esteemed institutions such as the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to facilitate this process.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Similar_Laboratories\"><\/span><strong>Other Similar Laboratories:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Facility for Plant Tissue Culture Repository (NFPTCR) was established in Delhi within the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) in 1986.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This facility specialises in conducting tissue culture experiments and research on various plant types, including tubers, bulbs, spices, plantation crops, horticultural crops, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application\"><\/span><strong>Application:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Aravalli Plan:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Regenerating ridge species like Kulu (ghost tree), palash, doodhi, and dhau face challenges from invasive species, resulting in low survival rates.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Large-scale multiplication is only feasible through tissue culture, especially shoot culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The laboratory will aid in culturing endangered medicinal plants.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Success Stories:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Tissue culture has shown significant effectiveness in agriculture, especially with crops like bananas, apples, pomegranates, and jatropha, yielding more than traditional farming methods.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues\"><\/span><strong>Issues:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biodiversity experts argue that cloning should be restricted to &#8220;extremely rare trees&#8221; to prevent genetic uniformity and susceptibility to particular diseases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Cloning can lead to limited genetic diversity, as the cloned trees are exact replicas of a single tree or plant. To counteract this, it&#8217;s advisable not to rely solely on one seed variety; instead, utilise diverse parent seeds or seed varieties to avoid creating multiple cloned trees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Experts caution that commonly found species like khair, dhak, and desi babool in the Aravallis may not justify the expenditure of public funds, despite the potential benefits for endangered or nearly extinct species.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-37.png\" alt=\"Palnt Tissue Culture\" class=\"wp-image-37412 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 352px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 352\/315;\" \/><figcaption>Palnt Tissue Culture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Tissue_Culture\"><\/span><strong>What is Tissue Culture?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tissue culture, also referred to as micro-propagation, is a technique that allows for the production of multiple plants from a single parent plant using in-vitro tissue, which is cultured under controlled conditions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Plant_Tissue_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Types of Plant Tissue Culture:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Callus Culture: <\/strong>This method involves cultivating undifferentiated masses of cells, known as callus, from explants.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Cell Suspension Culture: <\/strong>Individual cells or small cell aggregates are cultured in a liquid medium.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Anther\/Microspore Culture<\/strong>: This technique is used to produce haploid plants from pollen grains or anthers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Protoplast Culture:<\/strong> Isolated plant cells without cell walls are cultured in this method.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Plant_Tissue_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Applications of Plant Tissue Culture:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Micropropagation:<\/strong> Rapid clonal propagation of plants is achieved by culturing small pieces of plant tissue.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Soma-clonal Variation:<\/strong> Genetic variation among plant cells in culture is studied using this method.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Transgenic Plants: <\/strong>Foreign genes (transgenes) are introduced and expressed in plant cells.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Induction and Selection of Mutations:<\/strong> Mutagens are used to induce mutations for specific traits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Tissue_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Animal Tissue Culture:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Animal tissue culture involves the in vitro maintenance and propagation of isolated cells, tissues, or organs from animals in a controlled artificial environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Typically, cells used in animal tissue culture are obtained from multicellular eukaryotes and their established cell lines. This technique enables the study of cell functions, mechanisms, and applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Animal cell culture has significantly impacted research and biotechnology, providing invaluable insights into cell behaviour and applications across various scientific fields.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asola_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>Asola Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Located at the terminus of a vital wildlife corridor originating from Sariska National Park in Alwar, the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary traverses through Mewat, Faridabad, and Gurugram districts of Haryana.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Characterised by a semi-arid climate, the region experiences notable diurnal temperature fluctuations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The sanctuary&#8217;s vegetation primarily comprises an open-canopied thorny scrub, with native plants showcasing xerophytic adaptations such as thorny appendages, wax-coated leaves, succulence, and tomentose foliage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The sanctuary is home to a diverse range of wildlife species, including Peafowl, Common Woodshrike, Sirkeer Malkoha, Nilgai, Golden Jackals, Spotted deer, among others.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQ\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following&nbsp; statements: (2020)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A substantial saving in seed material is made when\u00a0 \u2018bud chip settings\u2019 are raised in a nurse, and transplanted in the main field.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2 only&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 3 only&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 4 only&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 2, 3 and 4 only&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c )&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2&nbsp; Consider the following statements: (2009)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 only&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 only&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/delhi-news\/tissue-culture-lab-for-generating-threatened-delhi-trees-in-works-101711910779712.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/delhi-news\/tissue-culture-lab-for-generating-threatened-delhi-trees-in-works-101711910779712.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> (HT<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_at_the_Asola_Bhatti_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>FAQs about the Tissue Culture Laboratory at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_at_Asola_Bhatti_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the purpose of the Tissue Culture Laboratory at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tissue Culture Laboratory at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary aims to conserve endangered plant species by employing tissue culture techniques. It serves as a facility for propagating rare and threatened plant species, thereby contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_does_tissue_culture_benefit_biodiversity_conservation_at_the_sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>2. How does tissue culture benefit biodiversity conservation at the sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tissue culture allows for the rapid propagation of plants from small amounts of tissue, such as leaves or stems, without harming the parent plant. This technique enables the sanctuary to maintain a genetically diverse collection of endangered species, aiding in their preservation and potentially reintroducing them into their natural habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_types_of_plants_are_cultivated_in_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\"><\/span><strong>3. What types of plants are cultivated in the Tissue Culture Laboratory?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The laboratory focuses on cultivating a variety of endangered and rare plant species native to the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. These may include medicinal plants, rare orchids, and other flora crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_visitors_participate_in_activities_or_tours_related_to_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory\"><\/span><strong>4. Can visitors participate in activities or tours related to the Tissue Culture Laboratory?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the sanctuary may offer educational tours or workshops where visitors can learn about tissue culture techniques and the importance of plant conservation. However, direct participation in laboratory activities may be restricted due to the delicate nature of the processes involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_does_the_Tissue_Culture_Laboratory_contribute_to_scientific_research_and_education\"><\/span><strong>5. How does the Tissue Culture Laboratory contribute to scientific research and education?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The laboratory serves as a hub for scientific research into plant conservation, genetics, and propagation techniques. 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