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Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants

Question
CBSEENBI12047502

Embryo rescue is resorted to

  • obtain new generation of plants quickly

  • to reduce chance of seedling growth

  • ensure growth of interspecific hybrids

  • induce somaclonal variations

Solution

C.

ensure growth of interspecific hybrids

Embryo rescue is resorted to ensure growth of interspecific hybrids. In this method, fragile embryos from fertilised ovules of interspecific crosses are taken out and cultured to form viable hybrid seedlings, e.g. jute, tomato, bean, rice, etc.