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Somatic hybridization is a technique of(a) Natural breeding(b) Natural pollination(c) Artificial pollination(d) Somatic cell hybridization
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Somatic hybridization is a technique in which two somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) from different species are fused together to form a hybrid cell. This technique is used in plant breeding and genetic engineering. Show more…
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