Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding plant breeding?

• A. It provides somaclonal variation.
• B. It reduces the dependence on fungicides and bactericides.
• C. It involves the self-pollination of plants.
• D. It is independent of germplasm collection.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

It is independent of germplasm collection.

The correct option is D.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Plant breeding, also known as cultivar development, crop improvement, and seed improvement, is a scientifically based creative method for creating new plant kinds.
2. Inbreeding, backcrossing, mutation breeding, hybrid breeding, and genetic engineering are some of the several kinds of plant breeding procedures that are used.
3. Plant breeding is the use of genetic principles to create plants with greater human utility.
4. This is done by choosing plants that are seen to be attractive or valuable economically or artistically, first by regulating the mating of those chosen individuals, and then by choosing certain individuals from the offspring.

Final answer: It is independent of a germplasm collection is not correct regarding plant breeding.