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Seeds, Rootstocks & BreedingWhy can polyembryony complicate mango hybrid selection?
A polyembryonic seed can yield maternal seedlings alongside a sexual offspring, so counting seedlings does not directly count new hybrids. A breeding program needs a way to distinguish the plants relevant to its crossing objective. Preserve sibling identities and use appropriate verification where necessary. Polyembryony can be valuable for propagation while creating an additional sorting problem for a breeder seeking new genetic combinations.