Which of the following is a high yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed during the Green revolution?
Which of the following is a high yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed during the Green revolution?
The correct option is A Ratna
Green revolution was a period of agricultural advancement in which modern methods and technology were employed such as utilization of high yielding varieties, use of heavy machinery, pesticides and fertilizers for the enhancement of food production.
Jaya and Ratna are the high yielding varieties of rice developed by crossing IR-8 and Taichung Native-1.
IR-8 is a dwarf, high yielding variety derived from tall high-yielding strain from Indonesia (PETA) and sturdy dwarf variety from China (DGWG).
Taichung Native-1 is a semi-dwarf variety found in Taiwan. Taichung native-1 was a dwarf variant and is moderately resistant to blast.
Kalyan Sona, Sonalika and Sharbati Sonora are the high yielding varieties of wheat. These wheat varieties are resistant to wheat rust, are short in stature and have a short maturity span.
Green revolution was a period of agricultural advancement in which modern methods and technology were employed such as utilization of high yielding varieties, use of heavy machinery, pesticides and fertilizers for the enhancement of food production.
Jaya and Ratna are the high yielding varieties of rice developed by crossing IR-8 and Taichung Native-1.
IR-8 is a dwarf, high yielding variety derived from tall high-yielding strain from Indonesia (PETA) and sturdy dwarf variety from China (DGWG).Taichung Native-1 is a semi-dwarf variety found in Taiwan. Taichung native-1 was a dwarf variant and is moderately resistant to blast.
Kalyan Sona, Sonalika and Sharbati Sonora are the high yielding varieties of wheat. These wheat varieties are resistant to wheat rust, are short in stature and have a short maturity span.
