Special Modes For Reproduction in Plants

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Special Modes For Reproduction in Plants: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Apomixis, Polyembryony, Apospory, Apogamy, Adventive Embryony, Cleavage Polyembryony, Agamospermy, Recurrent Apomixis, Non Recurrent Apomixis, Facultative Apomixis, Induced Polyembryony and, Obligate Apomixis

Important Questions on Special Modes For Reproduction in Plants

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The phenomenon of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction by formation of seed without fertilization is called

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Fertilization is essential for production of seed, but in some angiosperms seeds develop without fertilization. This process is known as:

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Asexual reproduction mode of seed formation is called:

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Statement - 'X': Apomixis is seen in a few flowering plants such as some species of Asteraceae and grasses.
Statement - 'Y': Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction.

Statement - 'Z': In some species of apomictic seeds, the diploid egg cell is formed without reduction division.
Choose the correct option.

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Name the scientist who classified polyembryony.

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How is spontaneous polyembryony different from induced polyembryony?

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What type of polyembryony come in spontaneous polyembryony?

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What is the significance of polyembryony ?

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Cleavage polyembryony occurs in which plant

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In which of the following plant categories cleavage polyembryony occurs?

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Polyembryony is reported in
(i) Citrus
(ii) Mango
(iii) Gossypium
Correct names are        .

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The proembryo becomes a branch in filamentous polyembryony.

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Which of the following plants exhibit polyembryony?

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Which of the following types of apomixis has been divided by professor Panchanan Maheshwari?

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Which of the following process helps to produce hybrid seeds?