Murashige and Skoog medium

Murashige and Skoog Medium, also known as MS Medium, is a special type of plant food that helps plants grow when they are in a petri dish or test tube. It was created by two smart scientists named Murashige and Skoog who spent lots of time figuring out what plants need to grow well in a lab.

Think of it like a yummy meal for plants, but instead of needing a plate and fork, they get their nutrients from a jelly-like substance in a shallow dish. This jelly is made up of lots of different things that plants need, such as vitamins, minerals, and sugars.

When you put a piece of a plant, like a tiny bit of a leaf or stem, into this jelly, it helps the plant grow roots and shoots. The plant can use the nutrients in the jelly to grow bigger and stronger, and eventually, it can be transplanted into soil to keep growing.

Scientists use MS Medium to study plants and see how they grow in different environments. By changing some of the ingredients in the jelly-like substance, they can see how the plant responds and make discoveries that help them grow better crops and plants that can survive in harsh conditions, like droughts or floods.

So, MS Medium is like a special superfood for plants that helps them grow strong and healthy, even when they are in a lab.