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The biggest constraint of plant breeding is 

Option: 1

availability if desirable gene in the crop and its wild relatives


Option: 2

infrastructure


Option: 3

Trained manpower


Option: 4

Transfer of genes from unrelated sources


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Methods of breeding for disease resistance crops -

Introduction

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This is easy and rapid method of developing disease resistant variety. The resistant variety may be introduced and after testing, if found suitable, can be released in the disease prone area. In 1860, the grape crop in France was completely destroyed by the attack of Phylloxera Vertifolia. Introduction of resistant root stocks to this pest from USA saved the grape crop from extinction in France.

 

 

 

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