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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 838

Q838

Tomato hybrid developed using male sterile line is

A.
Pusa Divya
Answer
B.
Arka Vishal
C.
Pusa Hybrid-2
D.
Pusa 120

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Tomato hybrid developed using the male sterile line is Pusa Divya.
The functional male sterility has been exploited for hybrid seed production of tomato cv. Pusa Divya. The use of male sterility reduces the cost of hybrid seed production for several reasons. It avoids hand emasculation and pollination, accelerating the hybrid breeding programs and allowing the large-scale production of hybrid seeds and the commercial exploitation of hybrid vigor.
Pusa Divya F1 matures in 70 - 90 days after transplanting. It yields firm fruits with thick skin. The fruits are round to oval in shape, and about 16 fruits will weigh one kg. This hybrid is tolerant to late blight and bucket rot diseases.