Why self-incompatibility is not used commonly in hybrid seed production ?
Anjani Kumar SI is still very common in cross-pollinating crops such as brassicas. You can find some comparison between SI and MS at https://www.biologydiscussion.com/plant-breeding/self-incompatibility-male-sterility-in-plants-plant-breeding-botany/80638
Self-incompatibility is not commonly used in hybrid seed production due to its complexity in management, inconsistent pollination influenced by environmental factors, limited applicability to certain crops, labor-intensive processes, and potential for lower seed yield. More reliable methods like male sterility are preferred for large-scale hybrid seed production.
Self incompatibility is not found in every crop you desire to make hybrid of.
It may inhibit pollen of same species but not of others, so required very careful study and pollination time to prevent foreign pollen.
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