Before revision: The Aloe polyphylla plant on the left is a healthy plant taken from tissue culture, while the plant on the right exhibits hyperhydric symptoms Hyperhydricity (previously known as vitrification) is a physiological malformation that results in excessive hydration, low lignification, impaired stomatal function and reduced mechanical strength of tissue culture-generated plants.
After revision: Hyperhydricity (previously known as vitrification) is a physiological malformation that results in excessive hydration, low lignification, impaired stomatal function and reduced mechanical strength of tissue culture-generated plants.