Plant Homogenizers for Laboratory Sample Preparation
PRO Scientific rotor-stator homogenizers provide fast, consistent processing of plant tissues and botanical samples. A range of homogenizer and generator probe configurations are available for processing plant samples in volumes from approximately 0.5 mL through multi-liter applications.
PRO Quick Connect Generator Probes are precision manufactured from 316 stainless steel, while variable speed control gives researchers flexibility to select processing conditions based on the plant sample and desired result.
Choosing the Right Plant Homogenizer
The appropriate plant homogenization setup depends on the type of plant material, sample volume, vessel size, throughput requirements, and desired processing result.
PRO Scientific homogenizers can be equipped with PRO Quick Connect Generator Probes for individual samples or Multi-Gen multi-sample systems when multiple samples need to be processed efficiently.
Generator probes are precision manufactured from 316 stainless steel and are available in sizes for processing samples in tubes as small as approximately 0.5 mL through multi-liter vessels.
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Precision Processing
PRO rotor-stator homogenizers provide high-speed mechanical processing with variable speed control for consistent plant sample preparation.
Short Processing Times
When the appropriate homogenizer and generator probe are selected, many plant homogenization procedures can be completed in approximately 10–30 seconds.
Standard Laboratory Vessels
PRO Generator Probes work with a wide range of standard laboratory tubes and beakers, eliminating the need for proprietary beads or specialized vessels.
Variable Speed Control for Plant Homogenization
All PRO Scientific homogenizers provide variable speed control, allowing researchers to adjust processing intensity based on the plant material and application.
Variable speed operation provides flexibility when maximum homogenization is required or when more controlled processing conditions are desired for preservation of organelles, large molecules, viruses, or other sample components.
Minimize Heat During Plant Sample Processing
Short processing times can help limit heat generation during plant homogenization. When the correct plant homogenizer and generator probe are selected, many samples can be processed in approximately 10–30 seconds.
For applications requiring samples to remain below ambient temperature, plant samples can be homogenized while the processing vessel is maintained in an ice bath or cooling bead bath.
No Special Tubes or Beads Required
Plant homogenization with a PRO Scientific rotor-stator homogenizer does not require proprietary processing vessels or specialized beads.
PRO Quick Connect Generator Probes are compatible with a wide range of standard laboratory tubes and beakers. Probe options are available for samples from approximately 0.5 mL through multi-liter volumes.
Multi-Gen 7XL multi-sample systems provide an additional option for processing multiple plant samples in commonly used 1.5 mL to 50 mL tubes.
Process Multiple Plant Samples Efficiently
When processing multiple plant samples or when cross-contamination is a concern, a PRO homogenizer equipped with Multi-Gen 7XL Multi-Sample Generator Probes provides an efficient solution.
The multi-probe design allows individual samples to be processed with a clean generator probe, helping reduce cross-contamination risk while minimizing cleaning between samples.
Plant Homogenizer Product Options
Depending on sample volume, throughput, and processing requirements, plant samples can be processed using hand-held, multi-sample, or benchtop homogenizer systems.
- PRO200 Hand-Held Homogenizer – compact variable-speed processing for smaller-volume plant samples.
- PRO250 Hand-Held Homogenizer – higher-power hand-held processing for demanding plant homogenization applications.
- Multi-Gen 7XL Multi-Sample Homogenizer Systems – designed for efficient processing of multiple plant samples.
- PRO D-Series Digital Benchtop Homogenizers – benchtop systems for controlled laboratory processing.
Published Plant Homogenization Applications
PRO Scientific homogenizers have been referenced in published research involving a variety of plant species and botanical samples.
- Tomato, petunia and tobacco plants – PRO250 Homogenizer
- Eucalyptus plant – PRO200 Homogenizer
- Elodea and Vallisneria – PRO Homogenizers
- Prunus campanulata Maxim – PRO250 Homogenizer
- Spartina alterniflora and Juncus roemerianus – PRO200 Homogenizer
- Tree spinach (Cnidoscolus spp.) – PRO Multi-Gen 7XL
- Morus alba leaves – PRO D-Series Homogenizers
Plant Homogenization Resources
Plant Homogenizer Frequently Asked Questions
What is a plant homogenizer?
A plant homogenizer is laboratory equipment used to mechanically process plant tissues and botanical samples into a more uniform sample for downstream analysis. Rotor-stator homogenizers use high-speed mechanical processing to rapidly homogenize plant material.
What type of homogenizer can be used for plant tissue?
Rotor-stator homogenizers can be used for many plant tissue applications because the generator probe and operating speed can be selected according to sample type, volume, vessel size, and desired processing result.
Can plant samples be homogenized in standard laboratory tubes?
Yes. PRO Scientific Generator Probes are available for use with a range of standard laboratory tubes and vessels, eliminating the need for proprietary processing containers.
Can plant samples be kept cold during homogenization?
Yes. When temperature control is required, plant samples can be homogenized while the sample vessel is maintained in an ice bath or cooling bead bath.
How do I choose a generator probe for plant samples?
Generator probe selection depends on sample volume, vessel diameter, plant material, throughput, and desired processing result. PRO Scientific offers generator probes for small-volume tubes through multi-liter processing applications.
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