What procedure would be the most useful to increase the mean height at first flowering? A. Select seeds from only those plants whose height exceeds the mean for the generation. B. Randomly select five plants for breeding. C. Use the entire population for breeding, but increase the amount of fertilizer and light. D. Select plants for breeding that are closest to the mean height of the population.

What procedure would be the most useful to increase the mean height at first flowering? A. Select seeds from only those plants whose height exceeds the mean for the generation. B. Randomly select five plants for breeding. C. Use the entire population for breeding, but increase the amount of fertilizer and light. D. Select plants for breeding that are closest to the mean height of the population.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter37: Reproduction In Flowering Plants

Section37.2: Pollination

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