Clonal selection is best method for
A. Maize
B. Potato
C. Wheat
D. Rice
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Clonal selection is the best method for potatoes.Clonal selection is a tool to produce high-quality seeds. It is done by initially selecting high quality tubers and then multiplying each clone separately.
Clonal selection is an easy and less time-consuming method. Easy maintenance because there is no problem of outcrossing and loss of seed viability.
Clonal selection is a method of improving vegetatively propagated crops like sugarcane, banana, potato, citrus, mango, etc.
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