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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

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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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