Question

The quickest method of plant breeding is
(a) introduction (b) selection
(c) hybridization (d) mutation breeding

Answer 1

Answer:

D is the correct option

Answer 2

The quickest method of plant breeding is the (d) mutation breeding.

• The method used to improve the plant varieties is known as plant breeding
• The primary methods for the improvement of crops along with a tissue culture and genetic engineering are the introduction, selection, hybridisation, and mutation breeding.
• Selection is one of the oldest methods, where suitable varieties are chosen to improve the plants.
• Hybridisation is the production of new varieties of plants by crossing of two or more plants with different genetic makeup.
• Mutation breeding is the quickest way to bring in a sudden change to the plant's genome.