MP Board · Class 9 · Science · Improvement in Food ResourcesWhat is hybridization in crops? Mention its three main types based on parental relationships.

Hybridization refers to the process of crossing between genetically diverse plants to combine desirable traits into a single offspring crop. Depending on the parental relationship, it is categorized into three types: intervarietal (between different varieties), interspecific (between different species of the same genus), and intergeneric (between different genera). This method enhances crop yield, disease resistance, and adaptability.