Question

Differentiate between somaclones and somatic hybrids. Give one example of each.

Answer 1

S. No.	Somaclones	Somatic hybrids
(i)	These are genetically identical to the original plant from which they are grown.	These are formed by fusion of somatic cells obtained from different varieties or species of plant.
(ii)	These are produced by tissue culture or micropropagation.	These are produced by somatic hybridisation.
(iii)	Example: Tomato, banana, etc.	Example: Pomato formed by fusion of tomato and potato.