Q854
Single Seed Descent (SSD) is a modification of which one of the following methods of selection
A.
Pure line
B.
Mass
C.
Bulk
AnswerD.
Recurrent
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Single Seed Descent (SSD) is a modification of the Bulk method of selection.SSD is the modification of the bulk method. It is first proposed by Goulden (1939) and later modified by Brim (1966).
Instead of bulking a whole seed lot of selected plants, a single seed is selected randomly from each selected plant to make bulk.
The SSD method consists of advancing hybrid populations by taking a single seed from each plant and compositing the seeds to perpetuate the next generation.