The 'Ideotype' concept in plant breeding refers to:
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Correct answer: An ideal plant model for a given environment
Proposed by Donald in 1968, an ideotype is a 'model plant' with a specific combination of morphological and physiological traits (like leaf angle or harvest index) designed to yield ideally under specific conditions.
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