Question

Why is it preferable for a plant to be cross pollinated rather than self pollinated ?

Answer 1

Answer:

By cross-pollination, the heterozygosity increases, the offsprings (Hybrid) are superior than the parental generation, which give higher production along with variation, a tool of genetic improvement. That's the reason cross-pollination is preferred over self pollination

Answer 2

Answer:

So that it can get new traits and characteristics.

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