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The reason for vegetatively reproducing ...

The reason for vegetatively reproducing crop plants for maintaining hybrid vigour is that

A

they can be easily propagated

B

they have a longer life span

C

they are more resistant to disease

D

once a desired hybrid is produced there are no chances of losing it

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The correct Answer is:
D
Vegetative reproduction is the process of multiplication in a small part or portion of the plant body whichc function a as a propagule and develps in to a new individual .
Thus vbegetative preproduction does not invole meiosis , hence , recombination and no loss of heterozygosity.
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