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Haploid plantlets can be produced by

A

Cotyledon culture

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B

Pollen culture

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C

Meristem culture

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D

Embryo culture

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Solution

The correct option is B
Pollen culture

Haploid plants can be produced from both male and female gametes. The anther produces pollens. When the anther is cultured on a suitable medium, it produces haploid plants and is called anther or pollen culture.

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