Systematic hybridization on a scientific basis began with the work
A. Shull-Maize
B. Patel-Cotten
C. Koelreuter-Nicotiana
D. Knight-Fruits
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Systematic hybridization on a scientific basis began with the work Koelreuter-Nicotiana.Kolreuter began with the systematic study of plant hybridization.
This author performed crosses between Nicotiana paniculata and N. rustica (Kolreuter in 1761). As a result of these crosses, he made important conclusions about plant hybridization.
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