Question

The male sterility system which is widely used in hybrid seed production of crop plants is

A GMS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B TGMS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C CGMS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D CMS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), a condition under which a plant is unable to produce functional pollen, is widespread among higher plants. CMS systems represent a valuable tool in the production of hybrid seed in self-pollinating crop species, including maize, rice, cotton, and a number of vegetable crops.

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