Q629
Cytoplasmic male sterility is best suited for hybrid seed production in
A.
SP crops
B.
CP crops
C.
Vegetatively propagated crops
AnswerD.
All of the above
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cytoplasmic male sterility is best suited for hybrid seed production in Vegetatively propagated crops.Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), a condition under which a plant is unable to produce functional pollen, is widespread among higher plants.
CMS systems represent a valuable tool in the production of hybrid seeds in self-pollinating crop species, including maize, rice, cotton, and several vegetable crops.