Question

Question 36
Discuss the role of hybridisation in crop improvement.

Answer 1

Hybridisation:
Hybridisation involves crossing two plants so as to produce a genetically and phenotypically superior offspring than either of the parents

Role of hybridisation:
(a) Used to develop new variety which has a high yield.
(b) It helps to produce better quality, shorter and early maturing plants.
(c) It used to provide better adaptability plants.
(d) Used to produce infection free plants.
(e) To raise the healthy plants.