Plant cells are 3D printed by researchers to understand cell function

October 15, 2022 By Fakun Gram

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University demonstrates how "bioprinting" plant cells using a 3D printer can be a repeatable method for examining cellular function in various plant cells. According to a study just published in Science Advances, this helps us understand how plant cells interact with one another and their surroundings, which could result in the creation of superior crops. To determine how long plant cells would survive after being bioprinted and how they would acquire and modify their identity and function, the researchers bioprinted cells from the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana and soybeans. Plant cells are being 3D printed by researcher

Plant cells are being 3D printed by researcher

According to a press release from NC State postdoctoral researcher Lisa Van den Broeck, a plant root contains a range of distinct cell types that each play specific responsibilities. "Additionally, diverse gene expression patterns exist, some of which are cell-specific. When live cells are printed and placed in a specially created environment, what happens? Are they still alive and functioning as they should?" Plant cells used in 3D bioprinting are mechanically similar to printing ink or polymers with a few minor alterations.

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