Which of the following statements is not true
about somatic embryogenesis?
(a) The pattern of development of a somatic embryo
is comparable to that of a zygotic embryo.
(b) Somatic embryos can develop from microspores.
(c) Somatic embryo is induced usually by an auxin
such as 2, 4-D.
(d) A somatic embryo develops from a somatic cell.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) Somatic embryos can develop from microspores.

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