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Pollen sterility which is controlled by both cytoplasmic and nuclear genes is known as___________________?

Correct answer: C. CGMS

  • A. GMS
  • B. CMS
  • C. CGMS
  • D. all the above

Explanation

When pollen sterility depends on both cytoplasmic factors and nuclear genes, it is called cytoplasmic-genetic male sterility, abbreviated CGMS. GMS is nuclear-only, while CMS refers to cytoplasmic control without emphasizing nuclear restoration genes.

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