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27. Long answer questions I

5 m.

Discuss the role of hybridisation in crop improvement.

a. The process of cross-breeding genetically dissimilar plants to obtain a third variety with unique traits is known as ___________.

b. Which of the following statements is false?

Plants inherit genes for drought resistance from drought-tolerant breeds.
Hybridizing plants of the same species is a challenging task that often leads to decreased fertility.
Plants can be protected from certain diseases by adding genes that provide immunity
Plants of the same species are easier to hybridise, resulting in higher fertility.

c. Interspecific hybridisation involves crossing between __________.

d. Which of the following plant can develop resistance to pests by incorporating genes that resist pests?

e. The process of hybridisation is beneficial in increasing crop production.

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