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Which of the following is not involved in classical plant breeding practices?(a) The hybridisation of pure lines(b) Artificial selection of plants(c) Desirable traits of higher yield(d) Molecular biologyThe question was posed to me in quiz.This intriguing question originated from Food Production Strategies in portion Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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Right OPTION is (d) Molecular biology

The explanation is: Classical plant BREEDING involves CROSSING or hybridisation of pure lines, followed by artificial selection to produce plants with desirable traits of higher yield, nutrition and resistance to diseases. With ADVANCEMENTS in genetics, molecular biology and tissue culture are also being carried out.



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