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Male sterile lines were first discovered in
Male sterile lines were first discovered in
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The correct option is B Maize
Male sterility is defined as an absence or non-function of pollen grain in plant or incapability of plants to produce or release functional pollen grains.Cytoplasmic male sterility is an important part of hybrid maize production. The first commercial cytoplasmic male sterile, discovered in Texas, is known as CMS-T. The use of CMS-T, starting in the 1950s, eliminated the need for detasseling.
So, the correct answer is 'Maize'.
Male sterility is defined as an absence or non-function of pollen grain in plant or incapability of plants to produce or release functional pollen grains.
Cytoplasmic male sterility is an important part of hybrid maize production. The first commercial cytoplasmic male sterile, discovered in Texas, is known as CMS-T. The use of CMS-T, starting in the 1950s, eliminated the need for detasseling.
So, the correct answer is 'Maize'.
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