Mechanisms of insect resistance were given by

A. Flor (1956)

B. Van der Plank (1963)

C. Painter (1951)

D. Johannsen (1903)

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Mechanisms of insect resistance were given by Painter (1951).
When a pesticide is first used, a small proportion of the pest population may survive exposure to the material due to their distinct genetic makeup.
Based on some of his previous work, Painter in his classical book “Insect Resistance in Crop Plants” (1951) proposed insect resistance in plants.