Question

Pure line selection is an effective method of crop improvement in which of the following crops? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Often cross-pollinated crops
• B. Self-and cross-pollinated crops
• C. Self-pollinated crops
• D. Cross-pollinated crops

Hint:

Remember: Pure line selection works best with genetically uniform (self-pollinated) crops.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Pure line selection is most effective in self-pollinated crops because these plants maintain genetic uniformity. This method helps in improving desirable traits without the introduction of genetic variability.