Select the option showing the correct sequential steps to produce a new genetic variety of a crop.
(A)Selection of parents → Hybridization of selected parents → Germplasm collection → Selection of superior recombinants → Testing and release of new varieties
(B)Germplasm collection → Selection of parents → Hybridization of selected parents → Selection of superior recombinants → Testing and release of new varietiesCorrect
(C)Selection of superior recombinants → Germplasm collection → Hybridization of selected parents → Selection of parents → Testing and release of new varieties
(D)Germplasm collection → Selection of parents → Hybridization of selected parents → Testing and release of new varieties → Selection of superior recombinants
Answer: (B)
Solution
Plant breeding begins with germplasm collection, followed by evaluation and selection of parents, hybridization among the selected
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