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Which of the following is not a biochemical characteristic of insect resistance in crop plants?(a) High aspartic acid(b) Low nitrogen(c) Low sugar content(d) Solid stemI have been asked this question during a job interview.My question is based upon Plant Breeding for Developing Resistance to Insect Pests and for Improved Food Quality topic in chapter Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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Right option is (d) Solid stem

Explanation: The various biochemical CHARACTERISTICS of insect resistance in HOST crop plants include high aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar CONTENT, for example; in maize, leads to resistance to maize stem borers.



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