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  • Plant Science
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Cryobiology

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  • Cryopreservation is vital for conserving plant genetic resources, especially for clonally propagated crops, endangered species, and recalcitrant-seeded plants.
  • Hydrogel encapsulation offers mechanical support, controlled dehydration, and regulated cryoprotectant uptake, improving plant survival during ultra-low-temperature storage.
  • Traditional calcium-alginate beads are being advanced by novel hydrogel systems, including composite polysaccharides, protein matrices, synthetic polymers, and functionalized hybrids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on hydrogel platforms for plant cryopreservation.
  • To analyze how hydrogel physicochemical properties impact dehydration, cryoprotectant transport, vitrification, and rewarming.
  • To identify limitations and outline design principles for next-generation hydrogel systems.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of current research on hydrogel-based plant cryopreservation techniques.
  • Assessment of hydrogel performance across various plant explant types.
  • Analysis of material properties influencing cryopreservation efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Engineered hydrogels offer enhanced control over water state, pore architecture, diffusion, and thermal properties, reducing cryoinjury.
  • Advanced hydrogel systems demonstrate improved post-thaw recovery in diverse plant explants compared to traditional methods.
  • Physicochemical properties of hydrogels critically influence dehydration dynamics, cryoprotectant transport, and vitrification stability.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogel encapsulation is a promising strategy for improving plant cryopreservation success rates.
  • Future advancements require material standardization, integration with automation, and development of responsive hydrogels for stress mitigation.
  • Next-generation hydrogels hold potential for more effective and widespread plant germplasm conservation.