From lab to land: empowering future scientists through banana tissue culture

A community engagement program entitled ‘Program Penanaman Anak Pokok Pisang Kultur Tisu & Pelantikan Duta Kecil Pisang’ was successfully conducted on 30 July 2025 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Rantau Panjang, Bestari Jaya, Selangor. The program introduced the practical applications of plant tissue culture technology, with a focus on the in-vitro tissue culture of banana plantlets (Musa sp.). This outreach initiative was a part of the faculty’s broader strategy to promote science education, knowledge transfer, and community impact through academic collaboration with schools, to nurture their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).