Uncovering Bamboo Tissue Culture Secrets with Marc Peeters!

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In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the renowned expert, Marc Peeters, to uncover the secrets of bamboo tissue culture.

Join us as we embark on a captivating journey of discovery, exploring cutting-edge techniques and advancements in bamboo tissue culture.

#ThinkBamboo PodCast : Se.1, Ep.11 -- Bamboo Tissue Culture with Bambu Nusa Verde, Indonesia 🇮🇩
https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2023/05/19/bamboo-tissue-culture-at-bambu-nusa-verde-in-indonesia/

ThinkBamboo Podcast with host JJ and special guest Marc Peeters and Nissan from Bamboo Nusa Verde in Indonesia 🇮🇩. Marc discusses how he got into the bamboo business.

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[00:00] Mark Peters shares how he got into the bamboo business
[04:20] Bamboo tissue culture is challenging
[08:39] Producing 50,000 bamboo seedlings per month
[12:35] Growing and shipping plants for rehabilitation in poor soil
[16:54] Biodegradable plastics are complex and expensive
[20:35] Bamboo is a solution for polluted soil
[24:04] Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to trees for carbon sequestration
[27:32] Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to other materials for bone replacement.

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Detailed Summary for [11th #ThinkBamboo Podcast - Marc Peeters, Bambu Nusa Verde, Indonesia]

[00:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=6) Mark Peters shares how he got into the bamboo business
- Mark Peters was originally a telecom guy who built up the next network in Indonesia
- He accidentally discovered a Belgian company making bamboo in Indonesia and joined them to make Indonesia green and export tropical damage pieces

[04:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=260) Bamboo tissue culture is challenging
- Producing bamboo seedlings is difficult due to bacteria present in the plant
- Commercial production of bamboo tissue culture is rare due to the challenges involved

[08:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=519) Producing 50,000 bamboo seedlings per month
- Initially, the production was based on research and development of the tissue concept
- The plants are kept until the order quantity is reached and then put in rooting medium for a month before shipping

[12:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=755) Growing and shipping plants for rehabilitation in poor soil
- Plants are grown in trays and then transferred to poly bags or shipped to customers
- Plants are shipped in custom transport boxes for optimal survival

[16:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=1014) Biodegradable plastics are complex and expensive
- Recycled plastic is already a good alternative
- Bamboo is a successful solution for mining rehabilitation

[20:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=1235) Bamboo is a solution for polluted soil
- Bamboo grows fast and filters pollutants, regenerating soil
- Bamboo can remove heavy metals from polluted soil, unlike most plants

[24:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=1444) Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to trees for carbon sequestration and furniture production.
- Corporate responsibility, crowdfunding, and green funds can help finance bamboo implementation.
- Rattan, a bamboo cousin, could potentially be used for bone replacement instead of heavy metals.

[27:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSFCwTnsYI&t=1652) Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to other materials for bone replacement.
- Bamboo is a smart and sustainable choice for bone replacement.
- Planting bamboo requires serious planning and cannot be a monopoly. It can also help with carbon sequestration and make the world greener.

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