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Triticale is the hybrid between wheat and

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Maize
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Barley
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Rye
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Bean
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Solution

The correct option is C Rye
Hybridization of crops is mainly done to select the desired trait from two different plant breed and are fused together. Triticale is a hybrid of wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). The triticale combines the yield potential and grain quality of wheat with the disease and environmental tolerance including soil conditions of rye.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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