Heidi Kreckel, Katheryn Chen, and Gayle Volk Chemical solutions known as cryoprotectants are used to prepare plant shoot tips for preservation in liquid nitrogen. CSU’s Heidi Kreckel discusses the science of cryoprotectants, including their ability to form a glassy or “vitrified” state, which is key to preparing the cells for extreme storage conditions. This video was made for the Center for Plant Conservation Rare Plant Academy.
The Chemistry of Plant Cryoprotectants
