Class 12th Biology 2016 Set1 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 16
Write the two limitations of traditional breeding technique that led to promotion of micro propagation.
Answer
Below are the two limitations of traditional breeding technique
1) Failed to keep pace with demand for crop improvement.
2) The breeder does not know exactly what genes have been introduced to the new cultivars.
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