Question

The development of somatic embryos was first observed in carrot suspension cultures by

• A. Steward et al $\left(1958\right)$
  
• B. Reinert $\left(1958\right)$
  
• C. Braun $\left(1959\right)$
  
• D. Guha and Maheshwari $\left(1964\right)$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Steward et al $\left(1958\right)$


Somatic embryogenesis
Somatic embryogenesis is an in vitro process by which a somatic cell is used to form an embryo. Somatic embryos are formed from plant cells that do not naturally form embryos.

Steward et al $\left(1958\right)$
Steward et al in $1958$ was the first to develop somatic embryos in carrot suspension cultures.

Reinert $\left(1958\right)$
Reinert along with Steward developed somatic embryos in $1958$.

Braun $\left(1959\right)$
Braun was internationally known for his research on crown gall tumours.

Guha and Maheshwari $\left(1964\right)$
Guha and Maheshwari discovered the technique of producing haploid plants through anther culture.