Question

Somaclones are obtained by:

• A. Genetic engineering
• B. Tissue culture
• C. Plant breeding
• D. Irradiation

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Tissue culture

The plants produced that are genetically identical to the original (parent) plant are known as Somaclones. Plant tissue culture is widely used to produce clones of a plant in a method known as micropropagation. Genetic engineering is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. Plant breeding involves the manipulation and subsequent mating of plants to yield more efficient and superior progeny. Irradiation is the process by which an object is exposed to radiation.