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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