Pigeon Pea is . . . . . . . . crop.
A. Self-pollinated
B. Cross pollinated
C. Often Self Pollinated
D. Often Cross Pollinated
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Pigeon pea or red gram commonly called arhar is an important legume crop. Self-pollination is the rule in Red gram and natural crossing extends up to 65%, thus it is also known as often cross pollinated crop.Often cross-pollinated species are those crop plants in which cross-pollination exceeds 5% and may reach 30%. Such species are generally known as often cross pollinated species means pollination occurs when pollen is delivered to a flower from a different plant.
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