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Abstract (in English)
Synthetic seed technology has been developed to allow the commercial cultivation of somatic embryos and other plant propagules as seeds. Synthetic seeds refer to somatic embryos, new shoot buds, cells, or tissues that can be encapsulated and used as seeds. Currently, synthetic seeds can be prepared not only from somatic embryos but also from a large number of somatic propagation materials. Synthetic seed technology can be adapted using test tube culture systems. Encapsulation is a popular and necessary method for preparing synthetic seeds. Encapsulation in hydrogels, especially sodium alginate, is the main method for producing synthetic seeds. Research on synthetic seed production is rapidly growing. Synthetic seed technology for plant propagation by micropropagation and in the maintenance of germplasm predicts enormous possibilities that require further research to achieve on a commercial scale. This article aims to introduce seed technology as a new field of scientific research. This article also attempts to encourage researchers to work further in this new field.