10. What is the major advantage of producing plants by micropropagation?
Micropropagation refers to producing several plants simultaneously through tissue culture. This process is advantageous for the following reasons:
1. It helps in propagating a large number of plants in a shorter period.
2. New plants produced are identical to the parent plant within a short period.
3. Micropropagation results in the production of healthier and disease-resistant plants.
4. This is particularly beneficial for commercial agriculture and horticulture.