Androgenic haploids are used for ________________.

Raising stock for micropropagation

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Induction of mutations

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Knowing effect of all genes

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Preparation of homozygous diploids

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Solution

The correct option is D Preparation of homozygous diploids
The anther culture is used to produce haploids because anthers contain haploid microspores or pollen grains which can be used to generate new plants. These haploids are called androgenic haploids because they have been developed from male gamete producing spore, i.e., pollen grain or microspore.Androgenic haploids are useful in plant breeding so as to produce homozygous organisms.
So the correct answer is option D.

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