Sterile seeds may be formed during crosses between distantly related plants. What could be the reason for this and how can it be overcome?

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Sterile seeds may be formed during crosses between distantly related plants. What could be the reason for this and how can it be overcome?


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a. Abnormal development of the endosperm causes premature death of the hybrid embryo and leads to sterile seeds. 

b. The embryo from such sterile hybrid seeds can be excised at an appropriate time and cultured on a suitable nutrient medium to produce novel hybrid.

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