Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 96

Question: Co-varieties of sugarcane obtained red rot resistance from

Options:

A) Saccharum munja

B) S. spontaneum

C) S. arundinaceum

D) S. edula

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Resistance to red rot disease was introduced in sugarcane at sugarcane breeding institute of Coimbatore by crossing with Saccharum spontaneum.