5 Questions
Which of the following is a feature of cross-pollinated plants?
Greater genetic diversity within populations
What does the genetic diversity in cross-pollinated plants contribute to?
Increased resistance to diseases
Why is high fertility important for cross-pollinated crop plants?
It contributes to better yields
What can the genetic diversity in cross-pollinated plants lead to?
Increased resistance to diseases
What is a characteristic of cross-pollinated plants' populations?
Limited genetic diversity
Study Notes
- Cross-pollinated plants have greater genetic diversity compared to self-pollinated plants
- This genetic diversity results in a wider range of physical traits and characteristics among individual plants
- Cross-pollinated plants are more adaptable to environmental changes, pests, and diseases due to their genetic diversity
- A subset of cross-pollinated plants is likely to thrive in varying conditions
- Cross-pollinated plants have high fertility, producing fertile seeds with diverse genetic makeup, contributing to better yields
- Genetic diversity in cross-pollinated plants leads to increased resistance to diseases, as not all plants in a population are susceptible to the same pathogens.
Learn about the breeding methods and features of cross-pollinated plants in this lecture on molecular plant breeding. Understand the genetic diversity and adaptability of cross-pollinated plants to environmental changes, pests, and diseases.
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