Question

In mung bean, resistance to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew were induced by

• A. Biofortification
• B. Conventional breeding
• C. Mutation breeding
• D. Hybrid breeding

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mutation breeding

Mutation breeding

• Mutation breeding is a technique that induces mutations in the genetic material of the plant to create a desired character that is not usually found in the parental type.
• Mutations are induced in mung beans to make them resistant to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew.