Which of the following is correct about apomixis?

$I .$ An apomixis is a form of sexual reproduction.
$I I .$ Apomixis is a mechanism to produce seeds without fertilization.
$I I I$ . Apomictic embryos are similar in their genetic nature.
$I V .$ Examples of apomixis are Citrus and mango.

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Apomixis is a mechanism by which seeds develop without fertilization. It is a type of asexual reproduction which mimics sexual reproduction. Since there is no fertilization taking place all the apomictic embryos have similar genetic nature. Examples are Citrus and mango.

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