Application of aeroponics for adaptation of fruit and berry crops to ex vitro conditions

The paper considers the results of research on improving the technology of adaptation of fruit and berry crops, i.e. blackberries, raspberries and grapes, to ex vitro conditions. We used previously propagated in vitro material of raspberry (Oranzhevoye Chudo), blackberry (Black Satin), and grape (Muscat Ottonel, Moldova, Monarch). The authors highlight the point that the phase of microclone adaptation to ex vitro conditions is one of the important components of the technology, since the death of regenerating plants is often observed. Therefore, selecting efficient technologies to solve the existing problems of plant adaptation is a promising line of research in plant cell biotechnology. One of those modern innovative technologies is aeroponics. Aeroponics creates optimal growing conditions for plants to fully unlock their potential, helping them to grow aboveground biomass and form a powerful root system [1, 2]. Two options were used to adapt microclones to ex vitro conditions: 1) adaptation directly in the soil, and 2) adaptation in aeroponics environment...