Question

Scientists develop crop varieties by hybridisation of two different crops. Which of the following hybridisation is/are possible?

• A. Inter-varietal
• B. Inter-specific
• C. Inter-generic
• D. Random

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Inter-varietal
B Inter-specific
C Inter-generic

There are several methods of breeding by which we can incoporate various desirable characteristics like disease resistance, response to fertilisers, product quality and high yields.
Hybridisation is one of the ways to achieve this. It can be done in several ways.
1. Inter-varietal: Breeding/crossing between two different varieties of crop.
2. Inter-specific: Breeding between two different species of same genus.
3. Inter-generic: Breeding between two genera.