Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Which one of the following is NOT a disadvantage of self pollination?
A
No scope for developing improved varieties
B
Progeny becomes weaker
C
Genetic stability can be maintained
D
Less adaptability to climatic variations
Answer
Genetic stability can be maintained
Explanation
Solution
The maintenance of genetic stability or purelines is helpful to retain the parental characters in the progeny and is an advantage of self pollination.