Father of host plant resistance is

A. Kogan and Ortman

B. R. H. Painter

C. Zeidler

D. R. S. Singh

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Father of host plant resistance is R. H. Painter.
Host plant resistance is defined as the intentional use of resistant crop cultivars to reduce the negative impacts of pests or diseases on crop production systems.
R. H. Painter is the father of host plant resistance. Host plant resistance means characters that enable a plant to avoid, tolerate, or recover from attacks from insects.