History of Quantitative Genetics
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Which plant genome was completely sequenced in the year 2002?

  • Maize genome
  • Wheat genome
  • Barley genome
  • Rice genome (correct)

When did the exciting times for plant breeders with the developments in bioinformatics and genomics start?

  • 1800s
  • 2010s
  • 2000s (correct)
  • 1900s

Which of the following was NOT part of the evolution of plant breeding according to Xu (2010)?

  • Tissue culture
  • Mendelian genetics
  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • Hybridization

What type of genetics emerged in the 1900s as part of the evolution of plant breeding?

<p>Quantitative genetics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the era of genomics-assisted breeding start according to the text?

<p>2000 and beyond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the average yield per hectare of rice in the Philippines at present, based on the information provided?

<p>4 tons/ha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist discussed the enhancement of compositional traits in crop varieties?

<p>Hallauer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Golden Rice' is an example of enhancing which nutritional value in crops?

<p>'Pro-vitamin A' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Golden Rice' is a result of which technology mentioned in the text?

<p>'Gene editing' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology was used to reduce the expression of compounds associated with fruit deterioration in papaya?

<p>Genetic engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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