Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for the efficient and economical production of flowering plants from bulbs. Using the procedures described herein, it is possible to produce large numbers of healthy plants from bulbs or even seeds in a timely fashion. Specifically, bulbs or seeds are placed in at least one growth tray and stored in a cool environment. Such environment induces plant growth in roots and shoots. Once the roots and shoots of the plants form an interwoven cluster on the interior bottom surface of a growth tray, the plant clusters and the growth tray are removed from the cool environment and planted as a unit in soil to grow to maturity.

Abstract: The subject invention provides inexpensive and convenient containers for holding a variety of substances. Although the containers of the subject invention are particularly well adapted for use in cell culture procedures, the versatile nature of these containers make them advantageous in a wide variety of applications.