So what are synthetic seeds? They’re not seeds in the traditional sense. Synthetic seeds are encapsulated plant tissues—usually shoot tips, nodes, or somatic embryos—surrounded by a protective gel matrix (often calcium alginate) that mimics the function of a natural seed. Inside that tiny capsule is living plant tissue with everything it needs to survive, store, and eventually grow into a whole new plant. Why do we use synthetic seeds in tissue culture? First, genetic preservation. Synthetic see