Question

    Male sterility is used for hybrid seed production in

    many crops because
    A It enhances heterosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It increases yield Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is a means of genetic emasculation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It helps in acclimatization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Male sterility is used to prevent self-pollination and ensure cross-pollination, effectively acting as a method of genetic emasculation without the need for physical removal of male parts.

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