GPB 301: Clone

Clone

A clone is a group of plants produced from a single plant through asexual reproduction.

Characteristic feature of a clone

1. Identical genotype.
2. Lack of genetic variation.
3. Immortality: Can be maintained indefinitely.
4. Highly heterozygous shows severe inbreeding depression.

Last modified: Monday, 12 March 2012, 1:01 PM

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