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Semi-dwarf rice variety IR−8 was developed in
Semi-dwarf rice variety IR−8 was developed in
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The correct option is C Philippines
The development of Semidwarf rice varieties has revolutionized rice cultivation. These varieties were derived from dee-geo-gen, a dwarf, early –maturing variety of Japonica rice from Taiwan.Taichung Native 1 (TN1), developed in Taiwan and IR8, developed at IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), Philippines, were introduced in India in 1966. They were extensively grown for a few years but were later replaced by superior semi-dwarf varieties developed in India, e.g., Jaya, Rama, etc. The Semidwarf rice varieties are lodging resistant, fertilizer responsive, high yielding and photoinsensitive.So, the correct answer is 'Philippines'.
The development of Semidwarf rice varieties has revolutionized rice cultivation. These varieties were derived from dee-geo-gen, a dwarf, early –maturing variety of Japonica rice from Taiwan.
Taichung Native 1 (TN1), developed in Taiwan and IR8, developed at IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), Philippines, were introduced in India in 1966. They were extensively grown for a few years but were later replaced by superior semi-dwarf varieties developed in India, e.g., Jaya, Rama, etc.
The Semidwarf rice varieties are lodging resistant, fertilizer responsive, high yielding and photoinsensitive.
So, the correct answer is 'Philippines'.
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