Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

Norin 10 is the source of dwarfing genes in which crop?

Correct answer A. Wheat

Explanation

Norin 10, a Japanese wheat variety, carries the Rht1 and Rht2 dwarfing genes that Borlaug used to breed semi-dwarf, lodging-resistant Green Revolution wheats.

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