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Advantages of Cross Pollination over Self Pollination

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Advantages of Cross Pollination over Self Pollination

Question

Give 2 advantages of cross-pollination over self-pollination.

Answer

- Promotes genetic mixing hence variation
- Hybrid vigour; offspring produces are more viable with higher productivity.
- Offspring resistant to diseases.


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