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Explain the significance of haploid production in plant breeding.
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of haploid production through anther and pollen culture in plant breeding?
How can genetically homozygous diploid plants be produced for cross breeding?
How can genetically homozygous diploid plants be produced for cross breeding?
Why is the endosperm tissue considered an excellent material for producing triploid plants?
Why is the endosperm tissue considered an excellent material for producing triploid plants?
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Haploid Production in Plants
Haploid Production in Plants
Creating plant cells with a single set of chromosomes, allowing expression of recessive traits.
Colchicine's Role
Colchicine's Role
A chemical that forces haploid cells to become diploid (two sets of chromosomes).
Triploid Plants in Fruit
Triploid Plants in Fruit
Plants with three sets of chromosomes, often seedless. (e.g., citrus, apples).
Anther/Pollen Culture
Anther/Pollen Culture
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Genetically Homozygous Diploid
Genetically Homozygous Diploid
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Endosperm and Triploids
Endosperm and Triploids
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