In a type of apomixis known as adventive embryony, embryos develop directly from the -

Synergids or antipodals in an embryo sac

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Nucellus or integuments

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Zygote

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Accessory embryo sacs in the ovule

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Solution

The correct option is B Nucellus or integuments
Apomixis does not involve gamete formation and fertilization as found in amphimixis. Adventive embryo formation is a type of apomixis in which embryos are formed from diploid integumental or nucellar cells.

So, the correct answer is 'Nucellus or integuments'

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