Genetics in India

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Which institution began genetic research in India in 1906?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute (correct)
  • Sugarcane Breeding Institute
  • Coimbatore

Which discipline deals with the structure, composition, and function of various cell organelles?

  • Cytology (correct)
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Mutagenesis

Which technique was developed by the Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore?

  • Crop improvement technique
  • Nobilization technique (correct)
  • Genetic research technique
  • Mutagenesis technique

What was the focus of genetic research in India during the 1930s?

<p>Mutagenesis of crop plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which types of canes are crossed to develop commercial sugarcane varieties using the nobilization technique?

<p>Noble canes (Saccharum officinarum) with Saccharum spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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