Write a short note on polyembryony.
Write a short note on polyembryony.
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Polyembryony results in multiple embryos in a single seed; common in citrus fruits.
Solution and Explanation
Polyembryony is the phenomenon of the development of multiple embryos within a single seed. It can occur naturally in certain plant species such as citrus and mango, as well as in some animals like armadillos.
Types of Polyembryony:
- Simple Polyembryony: Occurs due to the cleavage of the zygote.
- Multiple Polyembryony: Due to the presence of multiple embryo sacs in an ovule.
- Adventive Polyembryony: When embryos arise from somatic cells outside the embryo sac.
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