Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

What isolation distance is needed for producing foundation seed of sunflower?

Correct answer D. 400 meters

Explanation

Sunflower is cross-pollinated by bees that fly long distances, so foundation seed fields need a wide isolation distance of about 400 metres to prevent contamination by stray pollen.

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