// Definition
A breeding technique where a plant is pollinated with its own reversed pollen to produce S1 (self-first) generation seeds. This severe inbreeding strategy reveals recessive traits carried in heterozygous form, exposing both desirable and undesirable hidden genetics in the offspring.
// From the Episode
Sam explained that selfing F1 is better than simply selling the F1 because it reveals the alleles responsible for desired traits. S1 offspring showed that feminized plants were not nearly as uniform as expected. The technique exposes recessive traits that are otherwise carried silently in heterozygous form. Inspector's S1 seeds referenced as an example. Discussion of how F2 (self of an F1) segregates traits. Compared to backcrossing and other stabilization methods.
// Source
Ep. 190 HC 5.0 Ep 10 →