Findings on clutch size and embryo range are not in consistent
with Andrade-Rodriguez et al. (2005) who observed an average
clutch size of 4.7 in C. reshni which clearly indicates the impact
of location on frequency of occurrence of multiple embryos. The
significant variation in the frequency of clutch size might be due to
stress changes in the environmental conditions which acts as a factor
for change in the genetic developmental program of cells or their
hormonal status, which affect morphogenetic and morphophysiological
correlations in development of the embryo and surrounding
seed structures (Batygina and Vinogradova, 2007). On the other
hand, Ganeshaiah et al. (1991) observed a maternal and offspring
control over the frequency of polyembryony and stated that for
marginal benefit of resources offsprings favour brood reduction,
whereas mother prefers polyembryony which resulted in an active
conflict over number of offspring.