A collection of plants and seeds having diverse alleles of all the genes of a crop is called
1. Genome
2. Herbarium
3. Germplasm
4. Gene library
Consider the following statements (a-d) about organic farming
a. Utilizes genetically modified crops like Bt cotton.
b. Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.
c. Does not use pesticides and urea.
d. Produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1. (a) and (b) only
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. (c) and (d) only
4. (b) and (c) only
Which part would be most suitable for raising virus free plants for micropropagation?
1. Meristem
2. Node
3. Bark
4. Vascular tissue
A technique of micropropagation is
1. Somatic hybridization
2. Somatic embryogenesis
3. Protoplast fusion
4. Embryo rescue
A system of rotating crops with legume or grass pasture to improve soil structure and fertility is called
1. Ley farming
2. Contour farming
3. Strip farming
4. Shifting agriculture
Among the following edible fishes, which one is a marine fish having rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
1. Mangur
2. Mrigala
3. Mackerel
4. Mystus
Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of
1. - 196C
2. - 80C
3. - 120C
4. - 160C
To obtain virus - free healthy plants from a diseased one by tissue culture technique, which part/parts of the diseased plant will be taken ?
1. Apical meristem only
2. Palisade parenchyma
3. Both apical and axillary meristems
4. Epidermis only
Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?
1. Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
2. IAA and kinetin
3. IAA and gibberellins
4. Sodium chloride and potassium chloride
Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?
1. Root
2. Flower
3. Leaf
4. Stem