Zoology - Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production Question with Solution | TestHub
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of steps involved in breeding a new genetic variety of a crop?
Selection and testing of superior recombinants
Germplasm collection
Cross hybridisation among the selected parents
Evaluation and selection
Testing, release and commercialization of new cultivars
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For developing a new genetic variety of crop the following breeding processes are followed-
The genetic content of the desired plants is collected and evaluated for its potential. After evaluation, the plant with desired traits is selected. The selected plants are cross-hybridised to gather the gene pools of various germ lines. The progeny with superior variety is selected which undergoes testing for the desired qualities. After testing, the new variety is commercialized and released as new cultivars.
