Examveda
Examveda

The components of a synthetic variety consist of a number of

A. Open pollinated varieties

B. Inbred lines tested for GCA

C. Inbred lines tested for SCA

D. Inbred lines

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The components of a synthetic variety consist of several Open pollinated varieties.
A synthetic variety is developed by intercrossing several genotypes of known superior combining ability i.e., genotypes that are known to give superior hybrid performance when crossed in all combinations.
Synthetic variety is a variety that is developed by inter-mating in all possible combinations of several inbred lines with good general combining ability and mixing their seeds equally whereas composite variety is a variety that is developed by mixing the seed of various genotypes.

This Question Belongs to Agriculture >> Genetics And Plant Breeding

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Genetics and Plant Breeding