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Agriculture · Q577

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 577

Q577

Parbhani Kranti' is a Bhindi (Lady finger) variety, resistant to

A.
Leaf curl
B.
Bacterial blight
C.
Black rot
D.
YMV
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Parbhani Kranti' is a Bhindi (Ladyfinger) variety, resistant to YMV (Yellow Mosaic Virus).
Parbhani Kranti, a variety of Okra is produced by mutational breeding and is resistant to the Yellow mosaic virus.
It is Released from MKV, Parbhani in Maharashtra. Fruits are medium-long with tender smooth surfaces at the marketable stage. Fruits have a good keeping quality. The average yield is 8.5 - 11.5 t/ha in 120 days.