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Which of the following characteristics does not provide insect pest resistance to crops?(a) Morphological(b) Botanical(c) Biochemical(d) PhysiologicalThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The question is from Plant Breeding for Developing Resistance to Insect Pests and for Improved Food Quality topic in section Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT option is (B) Botanical

Explanation: Insect resistance in host crop plants may be DUE to morphological, biochemical or physiological characteristics. HAIRY leaves in several plants are associated with resistance to insect pests. For example; resistance to jassids in cotton and cereal leaf beetle in WHEAT.


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