A comprehensive review by researchers from the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School, Universitas Padjadjaran have tackled a longstanding challenge in plant tissue culture: browning. This issue, arising from oxidative reactions in explants, limits successful in vitro propagation through reduced regeneration, necrosis, and stunted tissue development. The study synthesizes conventional mitigation strategies—like antioxidative chemical agents and refined culture protocols—and spotlights innovative next-generation approaches involving natural product encapsulation for more sustainable browning control.
These findings advance multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) — by enhancing plant propagation efficiency, this research supports rapid, scalable cultivation of crops to meet rising food demands.

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) — the shift toward natural, encapsulated treatments promotes eco-friendly and safer lab practices over synthetic chemicals.

SDG 15 (Life On Land) — improving tissue culture methods feeds into diverse conservation and restoration efforts, aiding preservation of endangered plant species and bolstering biodiversity.