Read the following statements regarding water availability:

Statement I: Water activity (a_w) is defined as the ratio of the vapor pressure of the solution to the vapor pressure of pure water.

Statement II: Most pathogenic bacteria require a water activity (a_w) greater than 0.90 for growth.Which of the options is correct?

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In the "Cereal crown treatment" method, which solvent is used alongside water to dissolve colchicine and facilitate its uptake? 

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List I (Method)	List II (Detail)
A. Colchicine-lanolin paste	1. Anthers plated on supplemented medium for 1 week
B. Repeated axillary bud treatment	2. Main axis decapitated to stimulate axillary buds
C. Anther Culture	3. Cotton plugs applied for 14 days (e.g., Potato)

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Which of the following conditions is crucial for "Post-treatment care" after applying colchicine to plants? 

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For the "Plantlet treatment" method, what is the standard concentration and duration of colchicine exposure described? 

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Statement I: Unpollinated ovaries are generally preferred over pollinated ones for the production of haploids via gynogenesis.

Statement II: In maize, diploidization issues during anther culture are often addressed by treating the crowns of 3–4 tiller stage plants with DMSO.

Choose the correct answer: 

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Statement I: For gynogenesis, complete ovule maturation is strictly necessary for successful induction.

Statement II: Unpollinated ovaries are generally preferred over pollinated ones for haploid production.

Choose the correct answer: