Attempt all the question.
Question 1) What are somaclonal variations? Write their advantages and limitations in micropropagation.
Question 2) Explain the stages of micropropagation. Which is most critical stage? Explain the reason?
Question 3) Write detailed notes on:
a) Problems in micropropagation of forest trees.
b) Micropropagation of ornamentals.
Question 4) Draw a design of a commercial micropropagation laboratory cum unit. Label the subunits. Indicate the flow of elite explant till a number of regenerents.
Question 5) Describe the advantages of anther / pollen culture over conventional methods of obtaining homozygous diploid progeny.
Question 6) Write short notes on:
a) Somatic hybrids in agriculture.
b) Synthetic seed.