Define mutation. Describe the role of mutations in crop improvement.
In squashes, the difference in fruit weight between 400 gm and 1000 gm types is due to three gene pairs. What would be the phenotype and genotype of F1 and F2 in a cross between 400 gm and 1000 gm types?
What is backcross method? Describe the procedure of backcross method of breeding in transferring of a recessive gene from one variety to another in detail.