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What is the advantage of producing dihaploid plants from haploid cultures in plant tissue culture?
What is the advantage of producing dihaploid plants from haploid cultures in plant tissue culture?
- It increases the genetic diversity of the plants
- It enables the production of larger plant organs
- It allows for easier adaptation to different environmental conditions
- It shortens the time taken to achieve uniform homozygous lines and varieties (correct)
What is the purpose of using meristem and shoot culture techniques in plant tissue culture?
What is the purpose of using meristem and shoot culture techniques in plant tissue culture?
- To allow the production of large numbers of uniform individuals of species from limited starting material (correct)
- To increase the shelf life of plant tissue culture products
- To enhance the coloration of plant organs
- To induce genetic mutations in plant cells
What is the role of cell selection in a plant tissue culture screening program?
What is the role of cell selection in a plant tissue culture screening program?
- It reduces the need for sterile conditions in tissue culture
- It enhances the aroma of plant tissue culture products
- It increases the potential number of individuals in a screening program (correct)
- It prolongs the shelf life of plant tissue culture products
What is agar used for in plant tissue culture?
What is agar used for in plant tissue culture?
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How does genetic transformation of cells contribute to plant tissue culture?
How does genetic transformation of cells contribute to plant tissue culture?
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