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Allopolyploid variety reported in mango is

A. Neelam

B. Vellai kolamban

C. Olour

D. Amarapali

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The allopolyploid variety reported in mango is Vellai kolamban.
The tree of this variety is large and evergreen growing up to 45 m in height and 120 cm in bole diameter. The canopy is umbrella-shaped and spreading. The seeds are sources of starch and edible fat. Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
An allopolyploid is an individual having two or more complete sets of chromosomes derived from different species.

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