Version 1
: Received: 23 May 2023 / Approved: 24 May 2023 / Online: 24 May 2023 (04:53:43 CEST)
How to cite:
Padukkage, D.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Padmini, C. Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities. Preprints2023, 2023051695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1695.v1
Padukkage, D.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Padmini, C. Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities. Preprints 2023, 2023051695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1695.v1
Padukkage, D.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Padmini, C. Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities. Preprints2023, 2023051695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1695.v1
APA Style
Padukkage, D., Nanayakkara, C.M., & Padmini, C. (2023). Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1695.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Padukkage, D., Chandrika M. Nanayakkara and Chandra Padmini. 2023 "Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1695.v1
Abstract
Lack of reliable information on PTC industry in Sri Lanka is hampering the advancement of the technology. Hence, this study attempted to assess the current status of PTC industry in Sri Lanka in order to ascertain the type and the level of interventions needed to broaden the horizons of the industry. Data of last 05 years were collected through qualitative research methods including a questionnaire-based survey, personal interviews, etc. and personal interviews to identify product diversity, R&D, available facilities, production capacity, and markets. Information was analyzed qualitatively using descriptive statistical software to assess the current status, and identify gaps, challenges and opportunities. COVID pandemic and the economic crisis had a heavy toll on the PTC industry. Six major challenges experienced by business owners were identified as increasing capacity, opportunities to build market linkages, demand fluctuations, issues relating to awareness and insufficient support given by the government. Proper identification and screening of mother plants, determining the production capacities and marketing, knowledgeable and skilled human resources, were identified as important contributory factors for success. Development strategies identified mainly include instinctive decision making and government support. Embracing the significant trade achievements through resource reallocation, prioritization and improvisation processes at individual, family group, inter-organizational levels and across these levels need to be regulated through a responsible authority. These interpretations and recommendations of this research can be utilized both by the policy makers and public and private sector organizations for decision making purposes targeting commercial scale advancements.
Keywords
Industry; micropropagation; plant tissue culture; Sri Lanka
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology
Copyright:
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