Q564
Inbreeding depression is highest in
A.
Carrot
AnswerB.
Beet
C.
Onion
D.
Bhindi
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Inbreeding depression is highest in Carrot.Inbreeding depression is one of the leading factors preventing the evolution of self-fertilization in plants. In populations where self-fertilization evolves, theory suggests that natural selection against partially recessive deleterious alleles will reduce inbreeding depression.
Inbreeding depression is high in a self-incompatible perennial herb population like a carrot but absents in a self-compatible population showing mixed mating.