In flowering plants, somatic tissue can differentiate into the sexual organs. This means that:

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Some somatic mutations in plants can affect future generations because somatic tissue can differentiate into the sexual organs, and the mutations can then be passed on to the next generation. However, not all somatic mutations will necessarily affect the germ line, so the effect on future generations will vary.

In Flowering Plants, Somatic Tissue Can Differentiate into the Sexual