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Chemical used for seed extraction in tomato is
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Chemical used for seed extraction in tomato is

A.

HCl

B.

HNO₃

C.

H₂SO₄

D.

CaCl₂

E.

Answer not known

Correct option is C

Tomato seeds are embedded in gelatinous pulp. Sulphuric acid is used for chemical seed extraction.
It dissolves the mucilaginous coating. Seeds are then washed and dried.
This method saves time compared to fermentation. Hence H₂SO₄ is used.

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