Question

Which of the following is not used for crop improvement?

• A. Inbreeding
• B. Introduction
• C. Hybridization
• D. Mutations

Answer 1

The correct option is A Inbreeding

Inbreeding is the mating of closely related individuals or organism, it is useful to develop desirable traits and delete undesirable traits. It increases the appearance of recessive traits, thus reduce the quality of crop, whereas introduction, hybridization and mutation are used to improve crop quality.

So, the correct answer is 'Inbreeding'