Question

Name the improved varieties of the following crops:

1. Pigeon pea
2. Wheat

Answer 1

Improved varieties:

1. These are plant varieties that have been genetically modified to provide higher yields as well as to increase resistance against diseases, insect pests, drought, parasitic weeds, and other environmental conditions.

a. Improved varieties of pigeon pea:

• Improved variety of pigeon pea includes Manak.

b. Improved varieties of wheat:

• The improved variety of wheat is PBW 154.