Land races are
A. Advanced strains
B. Local varieties
C. All of these
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Landraces are Local varieties.Landraces are defined as dynamic populations of a cultivated plant with a historical origin, and distinct identity, often genetically diverse and locally adapted and associated with a set of farmer's practices of seed selection and field management as well as with a farmer's knowledge base.
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