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10. Observe the process of Somatic hybridisation given below and fill in the blanks.
D. Short Answer Questions-I (3 marks each)
11. What is micropropagation? Why are plants produced by this technique called
somaclones?Name any two food plants which are produced on commercial scale
using this method.
12. What is mutation? Explain the significance of mutation in plant breeding. Give an
example of a disease resistant variety of cultivated plant induced by mutation.
13. How can we improve the success rate of fertilisation during artificial insemination in
aminal husbandary programmes?
14. Biofortification is the most practical means to improve public health. Justify the
statement with examples.
15. What is meant by germplasm Collection? Describe its significance in plant breeding
programmes.
