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The following is used to get a desired breed of plants:

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Genetic engineering

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Inbreeding

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Ikebana

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Tissue culture

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Solution

The correct option is A
Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering is a process in which the genetic makeup of cells is altered by deliberate and artificial means. This process involves the transfer or replacement of genes to create recombinant DNA. So, to get the desired breed of plants, genetic engineering technology is used.

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