Define the following terms: $Somatic$ $hybridisation$ and $Totipotency$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $Somatic$ $hybridisation$: Isolated protoplasts from two different varieties of plants,each having a desirable character,can be fused to obtain hybrid protoplasts. These can be further grown to form a new plant. These hybrids are called $somatic$ $hybrids$,and the process is known as $somatic$ $hybridisation$.
$Totipotency$: The capacity of any cell or explant to generate a whole plant when grown in a test tube under sterile conditions in special nutrient media is called $totipotency$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following is $NOT$ an application of callus and suspension culture?

Both in callus and suspension cultures,the commonly used auxin is

What is callus?

The main technique involved in agricultural biotechnology is called

What are the advantages of tissue culture methods over conventional methods of plant breeding in crop improvement programmes?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo