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Temporary immersion systems (TISs): A comprehensive review.

Amir Hossein Mirzabe¹, Ali Hajiahmad¹, Ali Fadavi²

¹Department of Mechanics of Biosystem Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran.

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Temporary immersion systems (TISs) offer advantages for plant micropropagation and metabolite production over other bioreactors. This review details TIS structure, operation, and performance factors, suggesting future research directions.

Keywords:

Biomass production Bioreactor Micropropagation Secondary metabolite Tissue inoculation

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Area of Science:

Plant Biotechnology
Bioreactor Technology

Background:

Temporary immersion systems (TISs) are widely utilized in plant biotechnology.
TISs present distinct advantages over continuous liquid-phase bioreactors for micropropagation and secondary metabolite production.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the structure, operation modes, and configuration types of TISs.
To discuss the application of TISs in plant micropropagation and secondary metabolite production.
To analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and performance-affecting factors of TISs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of temporary immersion systems.
Analysis of TIS structure and operational principles.
Evaluation of TIS performance in plant micropropagation and secondary metabolite production.

Main Results:

TISs offer significant benefits for plant propagation and metabolite synthesis.
Key factors influencing TIS performance have been identified.
Comparison of TISs with other bioreactor types highlights their unique advantages.

Conclusions:

TISs are effective tools in plant biotechnology for specific applications.
Future research should explore advanced TIS designs, improved sterilization, and hybrid bioreactor systems.
Optimizing TIS design and integration can further enhance plant biotechnology outcomes.