The importance and the applications of embryogenesis are:
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The speedy multiplication of the embryonic propagules is possible through the somatic embryogenesis.
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Unlimited number of propagules can be produced from the explant.
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The somatic embryos are ideal for the mutagenic studies.
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Somatic embryos are used as the artificial seed by encapsulating it.
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Somatic embryos lack the hybrid vigour which is found in the zygotic embryos.
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Somatic embryos are free from the viruses and pathogens.
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No separate steps are required for the shoot growth and rooting during the plantlet production.
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By somatic embryogenesis, the soma clonal variants can be produced.
