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List out the significance of ploidy.

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1. Many polyploids are more vigorous and more adaptable than diploids. 

2. Many ornamental plants are autotetraploids and have larger flower and longer flowering duration than diploids. 

3. Autopolyploids usually have increase in fresh weight due to more water content.

4. Aneuploids are useful to determine the phenotypic effects of loss or gain of different chromosomes.

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