Application of flow cytometry in plant science

Abstract

Chromosomal determinations have been used in the identification of many diseases and anomalies. In the first studies, the biochemical and physical properties of cells were determined using a primary microscope. Flow cytometry technique has become an important part of modern plant breeding programs as conventional chromosome counting methods via microscope etc. become insufficient. Flow cytometry is an application in which the properties of biological particles, especially cells, are measured in a liquid stream. Flow cytometry has been widely used in plant science since the 2000s due to its fast setup, quick sample preparation and reading of thousands of particles per second. In this proceeding we will discuss the flow cytometry applications in plant science studies.