Question: Pusa Sawani, a variety of okra, is a cross of: (IGKV CET Horti 2021)
Options:
A. esculentus x A. manihot
IC 1542 x Makhmali
Lam Selection
AE 180 x Pusa Kranti x Makhmali
✅Explanation:Pusa Sawani is a popular okra variety known for its desirable traits. It is a hybrid derivative selection resulting from a complex breeding process involving:
-AE 180: Likely a breeding line or specific okra variety used in the initial cross.
-Pusa Kranti: Another okra variety contributing its traits.
-Makhmali: A third variety involved in the breeding process, possibly for disease resistance or other characteristics.
-AE 180: Likely a breeding line or specific okra variety used in the initial cross.
-Pusa Kranti: Another okra variety contributing its traits.
-Makhmali: A third variety involved in the breeding process, possibly for disease resistance or other characteristics.