Plant Cell Technology, Inc. (PCT) is a U.S.-based biotechnology company and global provider of advanced plant tissue culture products, solutions, and education. Founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, PCT has established itself as a trusted partner to commercial laboratories, research institutions, growers, hobbyists, and plant biotechnology professionals worldwide.
At the heart of PCT’s offerings is its flagship solution, Plant Preservative Mixture (PPM™) — a broad-spectrum antimicrobial formulation that helps prevent bacterial and fungal contamination in plant cell and tissue cultures, greatly improving culture success and reliability. This product has become an industry standard in tissue culture workflows and is used across commercial labs, academic research settings, and plant propagation facilities.
Beyond contamination-control chemistry, Plant Cell Technology provides a comprehensive range of tissue culture supplies, media, growth regulators, starter kits, and specialized equipment — all designed to support efficient, contamination-free plant culture processes from basic propagation to advanced research.
In addition to products, PCT has expanded into education and training, offering highly regarded Tissue Culture Master Classes, consulting services, digital content, and workshops to help professionals and enthusiasts build practical expertise in plant tissue culture science.
With a mission to make high-quality tissue culture solutions accessible, reliable, and effective, Plant Cell Technology combines scientific innovation, expert support, and practical tools to advance plant biotechnology and help its customers achieve successful outcomes across a wide range of plant culture applications.