Tift 23 A, a male sterile line, is associated with the following crop:

✅ Explanation:
Tift 23 A is a male sterile line that is extensively used in the hybrid breeding of pearl millet. It was developed in the 1960s at the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton, Georgia, and played a significant role in revolutionizing pearl millet production by facilitating the development of high-yielding hybrid varieties.

⚡Related Terminology:
-Male sterile line: A plant line that cannot produce viable pollen, making it essential for hybrid seed production.
-Hybrid breeding: A breeding method that crosses two genetically different inbred lines to create offspring with superior characteristics (hybrid vigor).
-Pearl millet: A drought-resistant cereal crop widely grown in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia.