By Team Aakash Byju's
The inability of a plant to reproduce due to low reproductive strength is known as Inbreeding Depression.
Inbreeding among the same group of plants results in lower productivity.
The severity of Inbreeding depression varies by mating method.
Some plants exhibit lower degrees of inbreeding depression and some suffer severely from Inbreeding Depression.
In the evolution of outcrossing mating systems and crop breeding, Inbreeding Depression is important.
Depression caused by inbreeding aids in the transmission of excellence from generation to generation.
Pure line or pure breed plants can be obtained due to Inbreeding Depression.
The larger the genetic diversity in a breeding population, the less likely it is to experience Inbreeding Depression.