Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding plants breeding?

• A. It reduces the dependence on fungicides and bactericides.
• B. It provides somaclonal variation.
• C. It is independent of germplasm collection
• D. It involves self-pollination of plants.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is independent of germplasm collection

Germplasm collection is maintaining living genetic resources of different organisms. These genetic resources can be maintained in the form of seed bank, tissue culture laboratories, botanical gardens or plant nurseries.

The genetic resources can be then used in plant and animal breeding, creating exotic varieties and reviving endangered species.

So, the correct answer is 'It is independent of germplasm collection'