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प्रश्न
State what is apomixis. Comment on its significance. How can it be commercially used?
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उत्तर
Apomixis is the mode of reproduction which does not involve formation of zygote through gametic fusion.
Significance of apomixis:
(i) Adventives embryos are better clones than cuttings.
(ii) Embryos formed through apomixes are generally free from infections.
Hybrid varieties provide higher and better yield. If hybrid seeds are produced ever year, they do not maintain hybrid characters because of segregation of traits. Moreover, production of hybrid seeds every year is very costly. This can be avoided by introducing apomixes in hybrid seeds.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the different ways apomictic seeds can develop, Give an example of each.
Answer the following question.
When a seed of orange is squeezed, many embryos, instead of one are observed. Explain how it is possible.
How polyembryony can be commercially exploited?
The ______ collect the pollen grains.
Match the column.
| Column - I (Structure before seed formation) |
Column - II (Structure after seed formation) |
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| A. | Funiculus | I. | Hilum |
| B. | Scar of ovule | II. | Tegmen |
| C. | Zygote | III. | Testa |
| D. | Inner integument | IV. | Stalk of seed |
| V. | Embryo | ||
The polyembryony commonly occurs in ______.
The occurrence of two or more embryos in one ovule is called ______
Adventive polyembryony in citrus is due to ______.
Give reason: Nucellar polyembryony is significant in horticulture.
Explain following term:
Polyembryony
