Discuss the role of hybridisation in crop improvement.
(N/A) Hybridisation refers to the crossing between genetically dissimilar plants. It can be inter-varietal (between different varieties),inter-specific (between different species),or inter-generic (between different genera).
Two plants with desirable traits are selected and cross-bred to obtain a new progeny that combines the beneficial characteristics of both parents.
This method is crucial in crop improvement as it helps in developing varieties with higher yield,improved quality,better disease resistance,and enhanced pest resistance.
Two plants with desirable traits are selected and cross-bred to obtain a new progeny that combines the beneficial characteristics of both parents.
This method is crucial in crop improvement as it helps in developing varieties with higher yield,improved quality,better disease resistance,and enhanced pest resistance.
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