Father of Indian Green Revolution and Disease Resistant Crop Varieties

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What is biofortification?

Biofortification is the scientific process of developing crop plants enriched with high levels of desirable nutrients like vitamins, proteins, and minerals.

What are some examples of crop varieties developed as a result of biofortification?

Examples of crop varieties developed as a result of biofortification include Protina, Shakti, and Rathna, which are lysine-rich maize hybrids developed in India.

What is the process of introducing high yielding plant varieties from one place to another?

The process is known as introduction of new varieties of plants or introducing exotic species.

What is selection in plant breeding also known as?

Selection in plant breeding is also known as individual plant selection or pureline selection. Signup and view all the answers

What are some methods of plant breeding for crop improvement?

Some methods of plant breeding for crop improvement include polyploidy breeding, mutation breeding, and hybridization. Signup and view all the answers

Why are imported plant materials tested in plant quarantine before being introduced to fields?

Imported plant materials are tested in plant quarantine to prevent the introduction of pathogens and pests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of clonal selection in plant breeding?

To select desirable clones from a mixed population of vegetatively propagated crops. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of mass selection in plant breeding.

Mass selection involves collecting seeds from the best plants showing desired characters, raising the second generation for several cycles, and finally distributing the selected seeds for cultivation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of pureline selection in plant breeding?

Pureline selection ensures that the selected plant progeny is similar both genotypically and phenotypically. Signup and view all the answers

How does clonal selection differ from mass selection in plant breeding?

Clonal selection involves selecting desirable clones from vegetatively propagated crops, while mass selection focuses on collecting seeds from individual plants in a mixed population. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a crop variety developed using mass selection.

Groundnut varieties like TMV–2 and AK–10. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between haploid and diploid cells in sexually reproducing organisms?

Diploid cells have two complete sets of chromosomes, while haploid cells have only one set of chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

Name the protein-rich wheat variety that is resistant to shoot and fruit borer.

Atlas 66 Signup and view all the answers

Which crop variety is known for being resistant to leaf and stripe rust as well as hill bunt?

Himgiri (Wheat variety) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease-resistant cauliflower variety that is resistant to Black rot?

Pusa Shubhra Signup and view all the answers

Mention the iron-rich fortified rice variety developed to combat undernutrition and protein malnutrition.

Iron rich fortified rice variety Signup and view all the answers

Which crop variety, known as the 'Father of Indian Green Revolution', played a significant role in yield improvement?

Not mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Name the insect/pest resistant variety of Lady’s finger that is resistant to leaf hopper, aphids, and fruit borer.

Pusa Sawani, Pusa A4 2 Signup and view all the answers