Single seed descent method has certain advantages, though it has some drawbacks too. These are as listed below.
Advantages of Single Seed Descent Method
Applications of Single Seed Descent – SSD are listed below
- Requires little space
- Saves time. Extensive field trials are not required.
- Little record keeping
- Fast especially with multiple generations / year
- Easy method to handle populations, handles large number of crosses
- Good for traits with low heritability
- Natural selection has little influence
Disadvantages of Single Seed Descent Method
Demerits of Single Seed Descent method are listed below
- Little scope for natural selection
- Maximum productivity is established in F2 generations, superior plants may be lost
- No recombination occurrence among selected lines
- Must evaluate large numbers of inbred lines to find out superior ones.