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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
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 ______ is the base of the flower to which other floral parts are attached.
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.
Give an account of polyembryony.
The polyembryony commonly occurs in ______.
Explain following term:
Polyembryony
