Q203
Resistance breeding is done by
A.
Hybridization
B.
Back crossing
AnswerC.
Mass selection
D.
Pedigree selection
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Resistance breeding is done by Back crossing.Resistance breeding is an important strategy for reducing crop losses caused by disease.
Backcrossing is a crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent, to achieve offspring with a genetic identity closer to that of the parent. It is used in horticulture, animal breeding and production of gene knockout organisms.