Which of the following statements describes germplasm characterization?
A
Allows compilation of all distinguishable traits of a particular accession
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B
Enables quick and easy discrimination of phenotypes
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C
It is an evaluation of distinguishable traits for a crop
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D
Gives information about the genetic diversity of the crop
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Solution
The correct option is DGives information about the genetic diversity of the crop Creation of germplasm brings together all possible genetic variability in a crop species. The germplasmlibrary allows evaluation of the most easily visible or distinguishable traits of a crop. The entire library is then evaluated and data is recorded about each accession. The data thus compiled gives information of the genetic diversity of a particular crop. This data can then be usedto identify the plants with the right combination of characters for the breeding program.