Question

Find out correct statement:-

• A. Clonal selection is applicable to cross pollinated crops
• B. Inbreeding depression is gain of vigour due to inbreeding
• C. Dr. M.S swaminathan is responsible for revolution in india.
• D. Plant tissue culture technique is not based on totipotency

Answer 1

The correct option is A Clonal selection is applicable to cross pollinated crops

A clone is a group of plants produced from a single through asexual reproduction. Clone selection is the selection of the most desirable members of a clone for continued vegetative propagation rather than for sexual reproduction. Some common examples are sugarcane, sweet potato, turmeric, etc. It is the only method of selection applicable to clonal crops. It avoids inbreeding depression and preserves the gene combinations present in the clone. They are invariably cross-pollinated.

So, the correct answer is 'Clonal selection is applicable to cross pollinated crops'