Q210
The method used to break the unfavourable linkage is
A.
Pedigree method
B.
Pureline method
C.
Single seed descent method
D.
Diallele selective mating
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The method used to break the unfavourable linkage is Diallele selective mating.The concept of a diallele selective mating system was originally developed by Jensen in 1970. He used this system for genetic improvement of wheat.
It is a method of population improvement of autogamous species that involves parental diallele series, F1 diallele series and selective mating series in the breeding procedure.