Question

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of self-pollination?

Options

• Preservation of parental characters without external agents

• Production of new varieties through genetic recombination

• Economical benefit due to reduced need for attracting pollinators

• Reliable seed production when external pollinators are unavailable

Answer 1

Production of new varieties through genetic recombination is NOT an advantage of self-pollination; it is a disadvantage. Self-pollination does not allow for genetic recombination between different individuals, so new varieties cannot be produced. The offspring remain genetically identical to the parent.