5 Questions
What did Toshio Murashige first define as 'an encapsulated single somatic embryo'?
A tissue culture derived somatic embryo encased in a protective coating
What is the purpose of the nutrient medium in the artificial seed?
To serve as storage food for the plant propagule
What is the purpose of the hard protective layer in the botanical seed?
To provide mechanical protection for the plant propagule
What is the essential requirement for a propagule in botanical seeds?
Ability to grow up as a plantlet
Which technique involves the production of tissue culture derived somatic embryos encased in a protective coating?
Artificial seed technique
This quiz covers the various reasons contributing to the loss of global biodiversity, including global climate change, habitat destruction, overexploitation of economically important plants, rapid human population growth, and high demand for plant-based products. It also touches upon the urgency of conserving and managing medicinally important species.
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