Question

on what basis plants are selected for breeding​

Answer 1

Plant breeding methods are classified on the basis of mode of pollination and reproduction, application and hybridization as follows:

(i) Based on mode of pollination and reproduction, crop plants are divided into three groups, viz. self pollinated species, cross pollinated species and asexually propagated species. Their breeding methods differ to some extent, though some methods are common.

(ii) Based on applications, breeding