The first commercial cotton of the world is
A. Hybrid-4
B. H-777
C. Type-64
D. Kuber
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The first commercial cotton hybrid in the world, Hybrid-4, was released in 1970 in India.Hybrid-4 marked a significant milestone in cotton production as it was the first hybrid variety developed for large-scale commercial cultivation.
This hybrid offered higher yields and better adaptability compared to traditional cotton varieties, revolutionizing cotton farming practices.
Note: Its development showcased the potential of hybrid technology in improving agricultural productivity.
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The world’s first commercial cotton hybrid, Hybrid-4 (H-4), was developed in 1970 by the scientist Chandrakant T. Patel. The parents of the H4 cotton hybrid are Gujarat-67 and American Nectariless.
Dr. Chandrakant T. Patel developed the H4 cotton hybrid at the Surat Agricultural University in Gujarat, India in 1970. The H4 hybrid was the first successful commercially cultivated cotton hybrid and is considered a turning point in India's cotton development program. Patel is known as the "Father of Hybrid Cotton" and is credited with developing many innovative plant breeding methods, including the nursery-cum-pot irrigation and telephone system
H-4 is first commercial hybrid.
H4 is first commercial hybrid