KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 10. Biotechnology and Its Applications
In crop improvement programmes, virus-free clones can be obtained through
- A embryo culture
- B shoot apex culture
- C grafting
- D hybridisation
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(B) shoot apex culture
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(B) shoot apex culture,
In crop improvement, virus-free clones are often obtained through shoot apex culture. This technique involves using the tip of a shoot, which is less likely to be infected, to produce healthy, virus-free plants.
In crop improvement, virus-free clones are often obtained through shoot apex culture. This technique involves using the tip of a shoot, which is less likely to be infected, to produce healthy, virus-free plants.
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