Alleles are…? (IFFCO 2022)

• Norin-10 is a semi-dwarf wheat cultivar that played a crucial role in the Green Revolution. Here's why it was groundbreaking:
-Reduced Height: Norin-10 carries genes for shorter stems, which made it less prone to lodging (falling over) under heavy grain loads or strong winds.
-Higher Yield: The shorter stems allowed more energy to be directed towards grain production, resulting in significantly higher yields.
-Disease Resistance: Norin-10 also exhibited some resistance to common wheat diseases.

📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Lerma Rojo 64 A: This was a high-yielding wheat variety developed in Mexico, but it was not the first to combine short stature with lodging resistance and high yield.
-Sonaro-64: Sonaro-64 was another important wheat variety, particularly in India, known for its high yield and rust resistance.