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In India, we find mangoes with different flavours, colours, fibre content, sugar content and even shelf life. The large variations are on the account of
In India, we find mangoes with different flavours, colours, fibre content, sugar content and even shelf life. The large variations are on the account of
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The correct option is A Hybridisation
More than 1000 varieties of Mango or Mangifera indica exist in India today. These varieties showcases he genetic diversity of a single
plant species. This genetic diversity is the result of hybridization which is a naturally occurring phenomena in most pant species. Further, with natural variation providing a great source of
beneficial traits for plant breeding, agriculturalist, and cultivators also make use of these to raise produce with different colors, flavors fibre content and shelf life.
More than 1000 varieties of Mango or Mangifera indica exist in India today. These varieties showcases he genetic diversity of a single plant species. This genetic diversity is the result of hybridization which is a naturally occurring phenomena in most pant species. Further, with natural variation providing a great source of beneficial traits for plant breeding, agriculturalist, and cultivators also make use of these to raise produce with different colors, flavors fibre content and shelf life.
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