Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

A healthy plant that fails to set seed may be showing which condition?

Correct answer A. Male sterility

Explanation

Male sterility means the plant produces no viable pollen, so although it looks healthy and has normal pistils, it cannot set seed by itself.

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