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Explain the significance of haploid production in plant breeding.
Haploid production allows for the expression of recessive traits, leading to the improvement of crop plants and the production of genetically homozygous diploid plants for cross breeding.
How can diploid plants be produced from haploid plants using colchicine?
Diploid plants can be produced from haploid plants using colchicine, a chemical that induces diploidisation of the haploid plants.
What is the significance of triploid plants in crops like citrus, apple, and pear?
Triploid plants in these crops often exhibit seed sterility or seedlessness, which is desirable for agricultural purposes.
What is the purpose of haploid production through anther and pollen culture in plant breeding?
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How can genetically homozygous diploid plants be produced for cross breeding?
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Why is the endosperm tissue considered an excellent material for producing triploid plants?
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