Which method of selection is most commonly used to improve self-pollinated crops by selecting individual superior plants and growing their progenies separately?
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Correct answer: Pure line selection
Pure line selection involves selecting a single best plant and selfing it over several generations to create a highly uniform, homozygous line. This method was popularized by Johannsen's work with beans.
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