November 15, 2025

In-Person Tissue Culture Master Class

Tissue Culture Master Class: Houseplants
$1,500
In-Person Tissue Culture Master Class

Hosted by Plant Cell Technology

Contact Host

Date and Time

Sat Nov 15 2025, 9:00 AM - Sun Nov 16 2025, 5:00 PM EST

Location PCT Tissue Culture Lab

Washington DC, USA

Francisco Palacios

Meet Francisco Palacios: Tissue Culture Expert, Lab Director, and Master Class instructor at Plant Cell Technology. Fascinated by plant tissue culture and carnivorous plants since age 16, Francisco boasts fourteen years of dedicated experience. Armed with a degree in Plant Molecular Genetics/Biotechnology from the University of Tennessee, he brings innovation and expertise to his role. Francisco's passion extends beyond the lab; he educates globally through platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Join his Master Classes for an immersive journey into plant tissue culture, where learning evolves into community and growth. Explore with Francisco and flourish alongside us.

In-Person Tissue Culture Master Class

Event description

House plants have sky-high demands in commercial space. And tissue culture offers the most effective approach to all culturists to meet global demands.

But, we got stuck on where to start, how to start, what to do, what we all need, and how to induce pants in vitro environment successfully. However, now no such headaches because we have got you covered!

Through our comprehensive Houseplants Tissue Culture Master Class!

Francisco brings 15+ years of experience in the tissue culture of various plants, with additional knowledge and expertise in crop genetics, plant nursery research, agronomic variety testing, and plant product research and testing.

What's Included

The class is a complete package. It lifts you from basics and puts you at the top by covering from tissue culture background to practical implementation and designing of tissue culture procedures. We'll teach you Tissue Culture for Indoor Houseplants such as:

  • Monstera Deliciosa (Variegated!)
  • Begonias
  • Alocasias
  • Philodendrons (Rare ones too!)
  • African Violets
  • So much more!

Itinerary

Day 1, Saturday

  • Basics & Principles of Plant Tissue Culture
  • Tissue Culture Process with Techniques and Applications
  • Hands-On Media Preparation
    • Different Components that Influence Plant Growth, Additives Used,
    • Preparation Methods, Sterilization, and Storage!
  • Lab and Clean Room Design 101
  • Equipment List to Build Your Lab of Any Size
  • Seed Sterilization Techniques
  • Aseptic Technique Demonstration & Hands-On Practice
  • Autoclave / Pressure Cooker 101
  • Learn to Subculture Tissue Culture Plants like Philodendrons, Monsteras, Alocasias, African Violets, and even Carnivorous plants!
  • Move Sterile Seeds to Plant Tissue Culture Media
  • Re-Sterilization of Contaminated Cultures

Day 2, Sunday

  • Leaf and Node Sterilization and Preparation
  • De-Flask Tissue Culture Plants and Acclimation Techniques
  • Plant Conservation
  • Shoot Tip Culture
  • Hands-On Synthetic Seed Encapsulation & Demonstration (Long-Term Storage Solutions)
  • Final Q&A with Expert Tissue Culturist - Francisco Palacios
  • Networking opportunity

About the class:

The two-day event will be led by our in-house tissue culture expert and lab director, Francisco Palacios.

Doesn't that sound incredible? Remember, to ensure a great and personable class; seats are limited.

Hear from past attendees:

"It was so great having the opportunity to learn from Francisco and bill this past weekend. I was not expecting it, but it was an amazing opportunity!" -rootcreep

"Exceeded expectations, wonderful staff, facility, overall experience! Top-notch and will refer friends!!" -Student from the December 2022 master class


Terms and Conditions: Plant Cell Technology, Inc reserves the right to cancel or change any class due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. Students enrolled in canceled classes will receive a credit towards the next master class of the same or lesser value. In the event of dates or instructor changes, all students will be notified.
By attending the master class, you agree to the following statement:" Understanding and assumption of risk. I understand there are inherent risks that cannot be eliminated in this activity. I have been advised of probable risks regarding the activities while at the Tissue Culture Master Class. I affirm that I have sufficient knowledge of the risks involved in this activity and understand that there are risks not specifically identified which are a part of the activity. I am aware of these risks and I agree to follow all safety instructions and to ask questions if I do not understand. I also acknowledge that, despite careful precautions, there are certain inherent risks of injury in this activity which each participant must assume if he or she desires to participate. Therefore, I assume and accept all risks of and full responsibility for bodily injury, death, loss of personal property and any expenses which may be suffered by me resulting from any identified or unidentified dangers and risks associated with my participation with my attendance to the Tissue Culture Master Class."

Former Students Speak Out!

I took the Tissue Culture Masterclass and I enjoyed it so much, it was well explained and seeing Francisco do everything in real time helped me understand the process much better. He also took all the time in the world to answer everybody's questions.Highly recommended!

Alba F

Plant Cell Technology Customer

Extremely Pleased with Everything! Plant Cell Technology provided an amazing learning experience.

Student of Oct 2022 Master Class

Plant Cell Technology Customer

Extremely Pleased with Everything! Plant Cell Technology provided an amazing learning experience.

Student of Oct 2022 Master Class

Plant Cell Technology Customer

I loved it, it exceeded my expectations!

Student of January Master Class

Plant Cell Technology Customer

Great online mater classes and amazing products. Thank you all very much!

Veronica T

Plant Cell Technology Customer

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