What is Apomixis in botany?

Apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction in flowering plants, producing identical offspring to the mother plant. Facultative apomixis occurs part of the time, allowing for new strains through sexual reproduction. Arctic plants benefit from apomixis due to harsh conditions. Genetically manipulating apomictic plants for agricultural use is difficult due to polyploidy. Apomixis allows for […]

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