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A major use of embryo culture is in

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Induction of somaclonal variations
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Overcoming hybridisation barriers
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Production of alkaloids
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Clonal propagation
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The correct option is B Overcoming hybridisation barriers
Hybridization barrier means limited interbreeding between two populations which reduces the variability. Embryo rescue or culture is a technique which allows the plant to overcome the hybridization barrier by mixing the genetic pool of two population. Embryo rescue or embryo culture is a technique which nurtures the immature or weak embryo, thus allowing it the chance to survive. Plant embryos are multicellular structures that have the potential to develop into a new plant. It allows the breeding of incompatible interspecific and intergeneric species and helps to overcome the hybridisation barrier. So, the correct answer is option B.

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