Revolutionizing Crop Breeding: Clonal Reproduction Promises Superior Hybrids
Scientists have found a way to make crops reproduce without seeds, preserving their best traits. This method, called apomixis, allows plants to clone themselves and keep their strong genes. While most plants reproduce through seeds, apomixis can help create better crops by avoiding harmful genes. Although this process is not common in major crops, researchers have discovered ways to make it happen. By understanding how plants develop, they are getting closer to creating crops that can reproduce without seeds.