Question

The technique of protoplast fusion was developed by _____________.

• A. Helperin and Wetherell
• B. Carlson et al.
• C. White
• D. Steward.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Carlson et al.

• The first successful protoplast fusion was reported between Nicotiana species over 20 years ago by Carlson et al.
• At that stage, the technique was viewed as a means of hybridizing sexually incompatible species.

So the correct answer is option B.