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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 415

Q415

Allopolyploid variety reported in mango is

A.
Neelam
B.
Vellai kolamban
Answer
C.
Olour
D.
Amarapali

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The allopolyploid variety reported in mango is Vellai kolamban.
The tree of this variety is large and evergreen growing up to 45 m in height and 120 cm in bole diameter. The canopy is umbrella-shaped and spreading. The seeds are sources of starch and edible fat. Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
An allopolyploid is an individual having two or more complete sets of chromosomes derived from different species.