CBSE Class 12-science Answered
What is
interspecific hybridisation? Give one example of a crop in which it is practised
and mention one advantage derived from it.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 12 Jun, 2014, 11:10: AM
Expert Answer
The cross between two individuals of different species of the same genus is called interspecific hybridisation.
Resistance to yellow mosaic virus in Okra plant (Abelmoschus esculentus) was transferred from a wild species and resulted in a new variety of Abelmoschus esculentus called Prathani Kranti.
One advantage is that a disease-resistant variety is obtained.
Answered by | 12 Jun, 2014, 01:10: PM
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