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Somaclonal variation can be obtained by

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Hybridisation

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Irradiation with gamma rays

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Tissue culture

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Application of colchicine

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Solution

The correct option is C
Tissue culture

The genetically identical plants developed from any part of a plant by tissue culture are called somaclones. Through micropropagation, plants are produced which will be genetically identical to the original plant.

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