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It is said apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction. Justify.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Apomixis is a mechanism in which flowering plants produce seeds without fertilization. Apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction (involves no fertilization) trait- mimics sexual reproduction. There are several ways of development of apomitic seeds. In some species, diploid egg is formed without reduction division and develops into embryo without fertilisation. In many citrus and Mango varities , some of the cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing protude into the embryo sac and develop into embryos.

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