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Mass selection is rerely used in

A. Allogamous species

B. Autogamous species

C. A sexually propagated species

D. Seed propagated species

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Mass selection is rarely used in a sexually propagated species.
In mass selection, several individuals chosen based on appearance are mated; their progeny are further selected for the preferred characteristics, and the process is continued for as many generations as is desired.
It applies to both self and cross-pollinated species. It is a method of crop improvement in which plants are selected from a mixed population based on their phenotype.

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