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प्रश्न
What is polyembryony and how can it be commercially exploited?
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उत्तर
The occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed is called polyembryony.
- Embryos developed through polyembryony are found virus-free.
- The seedlings formed from nuclear tissue in citrus are found on better clones for orchards.
- Because nucellar adventive polyembryony produces genetically homogenous parental type seedlings, it is very important in horticulture.
- Plantlets derived from these embryos are free of illness. These embryos can be separated and cultured to make clones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State what is apomixis. Comment on its significance. How can it be commercially used?
Why are some seeds referred to as apomictic seeds?
Mention one advantage of apomictic seeds to farmers.
Answer the following question.
When a seed of orange is squeezed, many embryos, instead of one are observed. Explain how it is possible.
Fill in the blanks:
The male whorl, called the ________ produces ________.
Fill in the blank:
The ________contains the egg or ovum.
Fill in the blank:
________takes place when one male gamete and the egg fuse together. The fertilized egg grows into a seed from which the new plants can grow.
Fill in the blanks:
The ______ are coloured to attract the insects that carry the pollen. Some flowers also produce ______ or ______ that attracts insects.
Fill in the blank:
The whorl ________is green that protects the flower until it opens.
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 | ||
What is adventive polyembryony?
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to cleavage polyembryony?
Apomixis is a type of reproduction that results is the development of a/an ______.
The polyembryony commonly occurs in ______.
The occurrence of two or more embryos in one ovule is called ______
In case of polyembryony, if an embryo develops from the synergid and another from the nucellus which is haploid and which is diploid?
Give reason: Nucellar polyembryony is significant in horticulture.
