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Triticale is obtained by crossing wheat with
Triticale is obtained by crossing wheat with
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The correct option is B Rye
Introduction to Triticale
Triticale is the first man-made crop. It is derived by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale).
Triticale is of two types - hexaploid and octoploid triticales.
● The hexaploid triticale is made by crossing tetraploid wheat and diploid rye followed by chromosome doubling,
● Octoploid triticale is obtained by crossing hexaploid bread wheat and diploid rye.
Triticale is being used as a forage crop because its grains are wrinkled.
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d. Rye
Introduction to Triticale
Triticale is the first man-made crop. It is derived by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale).
Triticale is of two types - hexaploid and octoploid triticales.
● The hexaploid triticale is made by crossing tetraploid wheat and diploid rye followed by chromosome doubling,
● Octoploid triticale is obtained by crossing hexaploid bread wheat and diploid rye.
Triticale is being used as a forage crop because its grains are wrinkled.
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d. Rye
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