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Apomictic embryos in citrus arise from:

Correct answer: B. Maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule

  • A. Synergids
  • B. Maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule
  • C. Antipodal cells
  • D. Diploid egg

Explanation

Apomictic embryos in Citrus arise from maternal sporophytic tissue in the ovule. Apomixis is a mode of asexual reproduction in plants where embryos are formed without fertilization. In Citrus, apomictic embryos typically develop from cells of the maternal sporophytic tissue within the ovule.

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