Question

Which of the following is an important step in hybridization?

• A. Selfing of parents
• B. Emasculation
• C. Bagging and tagging
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Selfing of parents

The crossing between genetically different plants to produce a new variety is called as hybridization. Genetically modified crops can be produced by insertion of genes with desired traits by the process of hybridization. The parents are allowed to perform hybridization and the offspring is known as the hybrid. The hybrid is allowed to self-pollinate in order to maintain a pure breed of the hybrid.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.