Consider the following statements about plant tissue culture techniques and their applications:

(A) Meristem culture is used for virus-free plant production.

(B) Seed culture increases efficiency of seed germination.

(C) Callus culture is used to produce somatic embryos.

(D) Anther culture and ovary culture both produce haploid plants.

(E) Suspension culture is mainly used for producing multicellular tissue masses.

(F) Protoplast culture is applied for somatic hybrid production.

Which of the following combinations of statements is correct?

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Seed culture is particularly important when explants are obtained from:

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Why is direct sterilization of explants taken from plants often avoided?

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Statement I: Seed culture is preferred when sterilization of explants taken directly from plants may damage tissues and reduce regeneration potential.

Statement II: Culturing seeds helps in raising sterile seedlings without subjecting explants to harsh sterilization procedures.

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Statement I: In nature, orchid seed germination requires a symbiotic association with fungi.

Statement II: Orchid seeds lack sufficient stored nutrients and therefore depend on fungal partners for germination.

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Statement I: Seed culture plays an important role in orchid propagation.

Statement II: Orchid seeds can be germinated in vitro without fungal association using nutrient media.

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The mechanical method of protoplast isolation is best suited for which type of tissues?