Question

One of the popular method employed in the production of new variety of plants is

• A. Selection and vegetative propagation
• B. Chemical treatment and selection
• C. Exposure to radiation and selection
• D. Selection and hybridization

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Selection and hybridization

Various methods have evolved in plant breeding. One of the most important methods is that of selection. After the selection, parent plants are hybridized to yield new varieties, which are better than parent plants. Thus, option D is correct.