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How are somaclonal variations produced?
Short Answer
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Solution
- Small pieces of plant tissue (explants) are cultured on a suitable nutrient medium.
- The cells divide and form a mass of undifferentiated cells called a callus.
- During tissue culture, genetic changes may occur in the cultured cells.
- Plants regenerated from these cells may show variations in their characteristics.
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Chapter 13: Plant Breeding to Enhance Food Production - EXERCISES [Page 731]
