Genetics Q&A: Cross-breeding vs Selective Breeding + Cell/Suspension Culture

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Cross-breeding involves mixing different species to create hybrids, while selective breeding focuses on breeding individuals within the same species to enhance specific traits. Cell or suspension culture is a distinct type of tissue culture, not merely a step within it. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective genetic manipulation and plant breeding strategies.

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Homework Statement

-(1)Difference between cross breeding and selective breeding.(2)cell or suspension culture -is it a step of tissue culture i.e has to be performed in every type of tissue culture OR is it a different kind( type)of tissue culture?[/B]

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(1)I think Cross-breeding is mixing different species. Selective breeding requires breeding of the same species.(2)I think cell or suspension culture is a step of tissue culture i.e has to be performed in every type of tissue culture .[/B]
 
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cross vs selective isn't quite correct. What about breeding for specific traits vs creating new breeds?

Perhaps you look at your definition to get more detail for the answer.
 

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