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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants2 Marks
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What is polyembryony and how can it be commercially exploited ?
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Answer

The condition of the embryo is apomictic in nature as here the embryo is developed without the process of fertilization. The polyembryony can be commercially exploited by the production of hybrid seeds.

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