Question

Apomictic embryos in Citrus arise from-

• A. maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule
• B. synergids
• C. diploid egg
• D. antipodal cells

Answer 1

The correct option is A

maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Apomixis refers to asexual reproduction in which seeds are formed without fertilization.
2. Apomictic seeds can be developed in various ways.
3. In Citrus, apomictic embryos are developed from maternal sporophytic tissue that is present in the ovule.
4. Each ovule contains many embryos (polyembryony) in the case of Citrus.

Final answer: Apomictic embryos in Citrus arise from maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule.