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An old breeding technique is

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Selection
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Mutation breeding
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Hybridisation
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The correct option is B Selection
Oldest technique of plant breeding is selection which was used in Germany to improve sugar beets, rye and wheat. In this method, plants with desirable characteristics are selectively grown and those with undesirable characteristics are removed out.
So, the correct answer is 'Selection'.

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