(a) Explain the different ways apomictic seeds can develop.Give an exanple of each.
(b)Mention one advantage of apomictic seeds to farmers.
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(a)1.Diploid egg cell is formed without reduction division and develops into embryo without fertilization e.g., grasses.
2.In sitrus/mango, some of the diploid nucellar cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing, protrude into embryo sac & develop into a embryo.
(b)No degregation in hybrid seeds, economically beneficial/desired varietes are cultivated.
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