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Horizontal resistance is also known as

A. Differential rsistance

B. Field resistance

C. Disease escape

D. Apparent resistance

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Horizontal resistance is also known as Field resistance.
In genetics, the term horizontal resistance was first used by J. E. Vanderplank to describe many-gene resistance, which is sometimes also called generalized resistance. This contrasts with the term vertical resistance which was used to describe single-gene resistance.
In the first round of breeding for horizontal resistance, plants are exposed to pathogens and selected for partial resistance. Those with no resistance die, and plants unaffected by the pathogen have vertical resistance and are removed.

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