Sharbati Sonora variety of wheat was obtained by

Crossing with wild varieties of wheat

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Hybridisation between wild varieties of wheat

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X-ray treatment

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Irradiation of Sonora 64 with gamma rays

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The correct option is D Irradiation of Sonora 64 with gamma rays
Swaminathan and his team produced a mutant breed of wheat by gamma irradiation of a Mexican variety (Sonora 64) resulting in Sharbati Sonora. Swaminathan is known as "Indian Father of Green Revolution" for his leadership and success in introducing and further developing high-yielding varieties of wheat in India.

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