Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Reciprocal recurrent selection (RRS) simultaneously improves two different populations in their ability to combine well with each other.
Statement (II): RRS is, however, inferior to the Recurrent Selection for GCA and Recurrent Selection for SCA when dominance is either complete or incomplete.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Reciprocal Recurrent Selection (RRS) is the ultimate population improvement method because it selects for both GCA (additive) and SCA (dominance/overdominance) at the same time, making it highly effective for hybrid breeding programs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C