Question

Prerequisite for effective exploitation of natural genes available in the populations is

• A. Selection of superior recombinants
• B. Evaluation and selection of parents
• C. Collection and preservation of wild varieties, species and their relatives
• D. Testing, release and commercialization of new cultivars

Answer 1

The correct option is C Collection and preservation of wild varieties, species and their relatives

Collection and preservation of all the different wild varieties, species and relatives of the cultivated species is prerequisite for effective exploitation of natural genes available in the populations.