Q383
The direct and the immediate visible effect of pollen grains on the seed coat colour during the formation of seeds is termed as
A.
Xenia
AnswerB.
Penetrance
C.
Impact
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The direct and immediate visible effect of pollen grains on the seed coat colour during the formation of seeds is termed, Xenia.Xenia is the effect of genes from the male parent on the development of fruit or seeds. It is used to identify the best pollenizer parents to decrease fruit development period and increase yield in mixed cultivar plantings.