Study questions

 

1.  Define somaclonal variation. Discuss their achievements, advantages and limitations.

2.  Which of the following would be likely or unlikely to result in somaclonal variation in micropropagated plants: (write in Yes/ No)

• (i) Propagation by axillary branching in the absence of plant growth regulators.

(ii) Somatic embryogenesis from a cell suspension culture.

(iii) Callus induction using 2,4-D (20 μM) followed by shoot organogenesis.

(iv) Regeneration from meristem explants.

3.  What are the basic requirements of a somaclonal variant to be of commercial use?