Enhanced protection from contamination.
     Increased growth rates
     No requirements for sterile culture room.
     No requirement for expensive glass containers or
       the incurrence of replacement cost due to breakage.
     No labor cost associated with cleaning and sterilizing
       containers for reuse.
     An increase in the number of plantlets from a culture.
     A reduction by approximately one-half the amount of
       required media in each culture.
     The elimination of the requirement of strict humidity
       control in the culture room.
     An increase in the number of cultures that can be
       produced in the same size of the autoclave, and...
     An increase in the number of new cultures that a
       laboratory technician can establish.

Star*Pac® culture chamber is made of a semi-permeable and translucent membrane that allows light transmission and gas exchange, but seals out the biological contaminants in the ambient environment.

The membrane forms a plurality of cellules that contain the tissue sample and media. The chamber is sealed so as to completely enclose and seal the tissue. The membrane is a high density polyethylene material that is translucent, permeable to gases and impermeable to liquids.

This membrane, having interstices smaller than the size of a virus, but large enough for gas exchange while allowing light to pass completely there through will increase growth rates. This and photosynthesis, are available in greater quantities than when the process is carried out in glass tubes or plastic containers that impede gas exchange. This membrane has the characteristic of withstanding the required temperatures and pressures of an autoclave for sterilization without melting or distending,

Star*Pac® membrane is an ideal environment in which to grow seedlings or even entire plants.

It is also a cost savings when shipping to other countries since the plastic bags are lightweight and pass through customs quicker.