Topic - INDUCTION OF CALLUS FROM ANTHER CULTURE OF SELECTED TOMATO (Solonum lycopersicum L.) GERMPLASM FOR HAPLOID PLANT PRODUCTION " 1.2 Problem identification The projected tomato consumption in Sri Lanka is expected to reach 98,000 metric tons

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Tomato Cultivation 1.2 Problem Identification 1.3 Research Objectives 1.4 Scope of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Anther Culture Techniques 2.2 Callus Induction in Plants 2.3 Haploid Plant Production 2.4 Tomato Germplasm Characteristics 3. Methodology 3.1 Selection of Plant Material 3.2 Laboratory Setup and Equipment 3.3 Induction Procedure for Callus 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis 4. Results 4.1 Callus Formation Observations 4.2 Efficiency of Anther Culture 4.3 Comparison Among Tomato Varieties 5. Discussion 5.1 Interpretation of Results 5.2 Implications for Haploid Production 5.3 Challenges in Callus Induction 6. Conclusion 6.1 Summary of Key Findings 6.2 Contribution to Tomato Research 6.3 Recommendations for Future Work 7. Applications 7.1 Benefits in Agriculture 7.2 Potential for Breeding Programs 7.3 Economic Impact in Sri Lanka 8. Limitations 8.1 Methodological Constraints 8.2 Generalizability of Results 8.3 Limitations in Data Collection

1. How does the efficiency of anther culture techniques vary among different tomato germplasm in inducing callus for haploid plant production? 2. What are the critical factors influencing the success rate of callus induction from anther cultures in selected tomato varieties for potential application in breeding programs?