Question

Norin-10 is famous for the

• A. Gigas effect
• B. Dwarfine effect
• C. Aromatic effect
• D. Early maturation effect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dwarfine effect

Norin 10 is the semi-dwarf wheat variety which was bred in Japan. The plant contains the two genes, Rht1 and Rht2 which are known as the reducing height genes. The plant grows only two feet tall and hence are less destroyed due to wind flow. This is known as the dwarfine effect. The plant produces large ears and more seeds.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.