The Palm Research Unit organized a scientific visit to the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of the Baghdad Municipality, Parks and Afforestation Directorate, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific cooperation and exchange expertise. The visit aimed to review the latest developments and modern techniques used in the in vitro propagation of various plant species, and to observe the laboratory’s progress in plant tissue culture propagation and acclimatization methods.
The visit included a field tour of the laboratory sections, where participants were introduced to different tissue-cultured plant varieties and observed the procedures used in propagation, multiplication, and acclimatization. Discussions were also held on ways to enhance agricultural performance and improve both the quantity and quality of production.
In addition, the visit provided an opportunity to exchange scientific and technical expertise between both parties, contributing to the advancement of scientific research, the development of date palm cultivation, and the promotion of agricultural sustainability and food security.
