Hybridization in Plant Breeding
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What is the result of crossing two genetically different parent plants?

  • Variability among the progeny
  • Genetic similarity
  • Recombination
  • Hybridization (correct)

    • What is the primary reason for performing hybridization in plant breeding?

  • To introduce genetic variability in crops (correct)
  • To reduce the dependence on selection and introduction
  • To increase the frequency of natural crossing
  • To improve the quality of self-pollinated crops

    • In which type of crops is the frequency of natural crossing less than 1%?

  • Cross-pollinated crops
  • Hybrid crops
  • Self-pollinated crops (correct)
  • Genetically modified crops

    • Who is credited with popularizing hybridization in plant improvement after 1760?

    <p>Mendel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of planned hybridization in self-pollinated crops?

    <p>To bring enough genetic variability from the plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of frequency of natural crossing in cross-pollinated crops?

    <p>45-85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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