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Himgiri developed by hybridization and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of

Option: 1

Wheat


Option: 2

Chilli


Option: 3

maize


Option: 4

sugarcane


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  • Himgiri (HS 375) is a wheat variety that was developed through hybridization and selection for its ability to resist disease as well as the leaf and stripe rust pathogens.
  • It is suitable for rainfed and timely sown conditions.
  • The two most prevalent Himgiri varieties are HS-375 and HS375.
  • On irrigated or rain-fed land, HS-375 is made. It is a Himgiri hybrid with medium fertility and late sown, whereas HS375 is made at a very high altitude in the northern Himalayas and Garhwal region.
  • "Himgiri" is immune to hill bunt and leaf and stripe rust.

Thus, the correct option is 1).

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