Somatic hybrid "Pomato" was produced by fusion between potato and tomato by__________________?
Correct answer: B. Melchers et al (1978)
- A. Glebe and Hoffmann (1979)
- B. Melchers et al (1978)
- C. Sam Norum (1976)
- D. Guha and Maheshwari (1974)
Explanation
Melchers and colleagues produced the somatic hybrid pomato by fusing potato and tomato protoplasts in 1978. This is a classic example of somatic hybridization.
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