The indica varieties of rice is crossed with japonica varieties, as these are

High yielding

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Resistant to diseases

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Short life-cycled

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The correct option is B Resistant to diseases
japonica variety of rice is usually grown in temperate climates. The grains are round and do not easily crack or break. When cooked, this rice is sticky and moist. The rice produced in Japan is mostly japonica. Japonica yieldi is higher compared to indica rice. japonica is disease resistant, because it is a wild variety.
So, the correct answer is 'resistant to diseases'

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