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Agriculture · Q275

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 275

Q275

In Okra, production of foundation seed needs an isolation distance of

A.
1000 metres
B.
500 metres
C.
200 metres
Answer
D.
300 metres

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In Okra, the production of foundation seed needs an isolation distance of 200 metres.
Foundation seed, also known as basic seed, is the descendent of breeder seed and is produced under conditions that ensure maintaining genetic purity and identity.
Isolation distance is the minimum separation required between two or more varieties of the same species to keep seed pure.