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Protoplasts of two different species are fused in

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Micropropagation

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Somatic hybridization

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Clonal propagation

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Organography

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Solution

The correct option is B Somatic hybridization
The process by which protoplasts of two different plant species fuse together to form hybrids is known as somatic hybridization and the hybrids so produced are known as somatic hybrids.

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Q. Given below are a few statements regarding somatic hybridisation. Choose the correct statements.
(i) Protoplasts of different cells of the same plant are fused.
(ii) Protoplasts from cells of different species can be fused.
(iii) Treatment of cells with cellulase and pectinase is mandatory
(iv) The hybrid protoplast contains characters of only one parental protoplast.

Q. Choose the correct option with respect to somatic hybridization.

(i) Protoplasts of different cells of the same plant are fused.

(ii) Protoplasts from cells of different species can be fused.

(iii) Cells are treated with cellulase and pectinase for protoplasm isolation.

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