Question

Identify the correct pair of variety crop developed for resistance to the disease:

• A. Pusa Komal - Bacterial blight
• B. Pusa Sadabahar - White rust
• C. Pusa Swarnim - Tobacco mosaic virus
• D. Pusa Subhra - Chilly mosaic virus

Hint:

Choosing disease-resistant varieties is a sustainable approach to agriculture, reducing dependence on chemical pesticides and enhancing crop health and yield.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Matching crop varieties to diseases. Pusa Komal is a rice variety developed specifically to have increased resistance to bacterial blight, a severe disease caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. This variety features genetic modifications or breeding techniques that enhance its ability to resist infections, thereby ensuring better yields under disease pressure.