Q208
Which one of the following methods of plant breeding is not being used in cross-pollinated crops?
A.
Mass selection
B.
Recurrent selection
AnswerC.
Pedigree selection
D.
Back cross
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Recurrent Selection is one of the following methods of plant breeding that is not being used in cross-pollinated crops.Recurrent selection means repeated cycles of selection and breeding aimed at the gradual genetic improvement of a few key traits in a single species.
The benefits of breeding are cumulative in that each cycle or generation of improvement builds upon advances made in prior generations.