Question

Biochemical character which provides resistance to stem borers in Maize is

• A. High nitrogen, sugar and aspartic acid content
• B. Low aspartic acid, nitrogen and sugar content
• C. High nitrogen, sugar and low aspartic acid content
• D. High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content

Answer 1

The correct option is D High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content

Plants may develop pest resistance through various morphological, biochemical or physiological characteristics. High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content in maize leads to resistance to maize stem borers.