What is apomixis and what is its importance?

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Apomixis is the mechanism of seed production without involving the process of meiosisand syngamy. It plays an important role in hybrid seed production. The method of  producing hybrid seeds by cultivation is very expensive for farmers. Also, by sowing hybrid seeds, it is difficult to maintain hybrid characters as characters segregate during meiosis. Apomixis prevents the loss of specific characters in the hybrid. Also, it is a cost effective method for producing seeds.

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