Question

Differentiate between somaclones and somatic hybrid give one example of each

Answer 1

Somaclones: These are produced through micro-propagation or tissue culture. They are genetically identical to the parent plant, e.g., apple, tomato or banana.

 

Somatic hybrids: These are produced by fusion of protoplast of two different plants. They are genetically dissimilar e.g., Pomato (hybrid of potato and tomato).

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