Question

Define hybridization. State its types. Write one of its advantage

Answer 1

Hybridization is the process of mixing different species or varieties genetically to produce hybrids with new characteristics.

Types of hybridization:

1) Intervarietal hybridization

In this two parents from the same species are crossed.

2) Distant hybridization

This includes intergeneric or interspecific that is parents belonging to different genus or species respectively.

Advantage: Hybridization has resulted in more varieties of the same species with more desirable characteristics and better local adaptation.