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Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 776

Q776

In maize, resistance to European corn borer is associated with

A.
Waxiness of leaves
B.
High DIMBOA in leaves
Answer
C.
High benzyl alcohol
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In maize, resistance to European corn borer is associated with High DIMBOA in leaves.
DIMBOA is a powerful antibiotic present in maize, wheat, rye, and related grasses, DIMBOA was first identified in maize in 1962 as the "corn sweet substance".
Etiolated maize seedlings have a very sweet, almost saccharin-like taste due to their high DIMBOA content.
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