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Mention one advantage of apomictic seeds to farmers.

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Mention one advantage of apomictic seeds to farmers.

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Embryos formed through apomixis are generally free from infections.

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Chapter 1: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS QUESTIONS (HOTS) [Page 66]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS QUESTIONS (HOTS) | Q 5. | Page 66

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