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Cytoplasmic male sterility is best suited for hybrid seed production in

A. SP crops

B. CP crops

C. Vegetatively propagated crops

D. All of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Cytoplasmic male sterility is best suited for hybrid seed production in Vegetatively propagated crops.
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), a condition under which a plant is unable to produce functional pollen, is widespread among higher plants.
CMS systems represent a valuable tool in the production of hybrid seeds in self-pollinating crop species, including maize, rice, cotton, and several vegetable crops.

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