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What is somatic embryogenesis? Give any two of its applications.

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Somatic embryogenesis is the formation of embryos from the callus tissue directly and these embryos are called Embryoids.
Applications:
Somatic embryogenesis provdies potential plantlets which after hardening period can establish into plants.
Somatic embryoids can be used for the production of synthetic seeds.
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