Question

what is apomixis and its importance?

Answer 1

Apomixis is the mechanism of seed production without involving the process of meiosis and syngamy. It plays an important role in hybrid seed production. The method of producing hybrid seeds by cultivation is very expensive for farmers. ... Apomixis prevents the loss of specific characters in the hybrid.

Answer 2

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APOMIXIS :-production of seeds without fertilisation is called apomixis

. APOMIXIS is a form of asexual reproduction.

. in some species, diploid egg is formed without reduction divisions and it develops into the embryo without fertilisation.

. it is an assured reproduction in the absence of pollinators, such as extreme environments.

IMPORTANCE OF APOMIXIS:-

. The desirable characters are not seggregated (separated). because the seeds are produced without reduction division and fertilization.

. superior and desirable characters can be maintained for many generations.

. apomixis is very useful in commercial hybrid seed production.

. production of hybrid seeds is very costly

. if reproduction is continued by apomixis farmer can keep on using this hybrid seeds to raise crop year after year and one does not have to buy hybrid seeds every year.

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