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What is the purpose of artificial seed production?
What is the purpose of artificial seed production?
- To study plant genetics
- To increase crop yield
- To conserve threatened plant species (correct)
- To produce genetically modified plants
Who first introduced the concept of artificial seed?
Who first introduced the concept of artificial seed?
- Gregor Mendel
- Toshio Murashige (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Barbara McClintock
What does a botanical seed need to contain in order to fulfill its basic properties?
What does a botanical seed need to contain in order to fulfill its basic properties?
- Propagule, nutrient medium, protective layer (correct)
- Flower, stem, root
- Sunlight, carbon dioxide, oxygen
- Leaves, soil, water
What serves as the storage food for the plant propagule in artificial seed production?
What serves as the storage food for the plant propagule in artificial seed production?
What is the purpose of the hard protective layer in artificial seed production?
What is the purpose of the hard protective layer in artificial seed production?