East West Seeds Plant Breeder Interview Questions and Answers

Seed production, variety

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Q2. Explain hybrid seed production
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Hybrid seed production involves crossing two genetically different parent plants to create offspring with desired traits.
• Selecting parent plants with desired traits

• Crossing the parent plants to create hybrid seeds

• Ensuring proper pollination and seed development

• Maintaining purity of the hybrid seeds

• Testing the performance of the hybrid seeds in field trials
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Q3. Explain variety
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Variety refers to a specific type or kind of plant that has distinct characteristics from other plants of the same species.
• Varieties are developed through selective breeding to enhance desirable traits such as disease resistance, yield, or flavor.

• Examples of plant varieties include different types of tomatoes like Roma, Beefsteak, and Cherry.

• Each variety may have unique features such as color, size, taste, or growth ha
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Q4. Difference between variety and hybrid
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Variety is a group of plants within a species that share similar characteristics, while a hybrid is a cross between two different species or varieties.
• Variety is genetically uniform and stable, while hybrids are genetically diverse.

• Varieties are developed through selection and breeding within a species, while hybrids are created through controlled cross-breeding between different species or varieties.

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