Which of the following characteristics is responsible for resistance to jassids

1. a) Morphological characteristics
2. b) Biochemical characteristics
3. c) Physiological characteristics
4. d) None of the above

Answer: a) Morphological Characteristics

Explanation: Hairy leaves found in several plants can be associated with the morphological resistance to insect pests. Resistance to cereal leaf beetle in wheat and jassids in cotton plants are classic examples of this.

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