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Cellular totipotency is demonstrated by

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • Only gymnosperm cells
  • All plant cells
  • All eukaryotic cells
  • Only bacterial cells
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Totipotency is the ability of a living somatic plant cell to develop into a complete plant. It was first demonstrated by Steward et. al (1964) using phloem cells of carrot. This technique is now used for multiplying rare and endangered plants through micro- propagations. This technique is widely used for multiplying plants e.g. - Chrysanthemum, Dioscorea floribunda, Coleus, Crotons, carnation plants etc.
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