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HB-1 hybrid ofbajrareleased in 1965 evolved from a cross

A. Tift-23-A × BIL-3B

B. Tift-23-A × J-88

C. Tift-23-A × J-I04

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

HB-1 is the first hybrid of bajra (pearl millet) released in India in 1965.

It was developed through a cross between Tift-23-A (a male sterile line) and BIL-3B (a restorer line).

This hybrid was part of the initial efforts in hybrid bajra breeding and marked a significant milestone in Indian agronomy.

Tift-23-A played a crucial role as a cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) line, which is essential for hybrid seed production.

The successful release of HB-1 demonstrated the potential of hybrid technology in improving pearl millet yields in India.

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Comments (6)

  1. Man Singh
    Man Singh:
    7 months ago

    HB-1 hybrid bajra released from Punjab agricultural University in 1965 which Cross from Tift 23-A × BIL3B

  2. Bhumii Vadaliya
    Bhumii Vadaliya:
    7 months ago

    I think it's option A

  3. Prakash Shukla
    Prakash Shukla:
    2 years ago

    Ans is A

  4. Shivani Parmar
    Shivani Parmar:
    2 years ago

    Ans is A

  5. Aben Kikon
    Aben Kikon:
    3 years ago

    HB-1 is a cross between Tift23A x Bil 3 B

  6. Chinmaya Sahoo,
    Chinmaya Sahoo,:
    3 years ago

    HB - 1 is the cross between Tift23A×Bil3B

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