| Year | Semester | Key Activities |
|---|
| Year 1 | Sem 1 | Literature review, lab setup, plant material selection, preliminary explant trials |
| Year 1 | Sem 2 | Optimization of callus induction, PGR trials, embryogenic callus initiation |
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Histological characterization, detailed embryogenesis monitoring, refine induction protocols |
| Year 2 | Sem 2 | Molecular assays (qPCR, gene expression studies), epigenetic profiling, manuscript preparation #1 |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Elicitation studies (abiotic and biotic), metabolite analysis, preliminary scale-up trials |
| Year 3 | Sem 2 | Bioreactor/temporary immersion system optimization, data analysis, manuscript preparation #2 & #3 |
| Year 4 | Sem 1 | Integration of results, additional experiments to fill gaps, manuscript #4, begin dissertation writing |
| Year 4 | Sem 2 | Final data synthesis, dissertation completion, defense preparation, publication submission |
