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Which of the following is a polyembryonic variety of mango?

Question: Which of the following is a polyembryonic variety of mango?

Options:

(a) Neelum (1)
(b) Mallika (2)
(c) Olour (3)
(d) Dashehari (4)

✅Explanation:
Polyembryonic Mangoes: These mango varieties have seeds that contain multiple embryos, leading to the development of more than one seedling from a single seed. One of these embryos is zygotic (result of fertilization), while the others are nucellar (develop from maternal tissue). The nucellar seedlings are genetically identical to the parent tree.
Olour: This is a polyembryonic mango variety known for its excellent taste and disease resistance. It's a good choice for growing from seed because it produces true-to-type offspring.

📌Other Options Explanations:
(a) Neelum: A popular Indian mango variety known for its sweetness and aroma.
(b) Mallika: A hybrid mango variety developed in India, known for its large size and sweet taste.
(d) Dashehari: A popular Indian mango variety known for its fiberless pulp.

🛑 Additional Information:::
Polyembryony is the occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed which consequently results in the emergence of multiple seedlings.

• In India ,10 polyembryonic mango varieties are found which are namely:
Olour, Goa,
Chandrakaran, Bellary,
Mulgoa, Salem,
Solan, Bappakoi, 
Kurkan,Nileswar dwarf.​
Polyembryonic mangoes tend to be relatively resistant to anthracnose.
polyembryonic cultivars are good rootstock because of the moderate canopy, tolerant to drought, salt, environmental stress

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