Q. The term ‘sesbania rostrata’ is related to which of the following?
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[A] Green manure crop

[B] Wild banana

[C] High yield mango

[D] Wild tamarind

Answer: A
Notes:

Using radiation induced mutations and/or hybridization, Sesbania rostrata crops is being carried out by Baba Atomic Research Centre (BARC).  

A late flowering mutant (TSR-1) in Sesbania has been developed with the potential to produce more biomass before flowering and offers an excellent material for green manuring.  

Source: BARC 


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