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Tolerance refers to

Option: 1

ability of variety to produce greater yield than susceptible variety at same level of insect attack.


Option: 2

tolerant variety gives low yield than normal variety


Option: 3

Tolerant cultivars have lower recovery of damaged parts than susceptible one


Option: 4

Tolerant variety having lower yield


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Breeding methods for insect pest resistance -

Tolerance

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Tolerance refers to the ability of a variety to produce greater yield than susceptible variety at the same level of insect attack. In other words, a tolrant variety will give higher yield than susceptible one despite the insect attack. The tolerance is measured in terms of rejuvenation potential, healthy leaf growth, flowering compensation potential and superior plant vigour. Hybrid cottons, by virtue of their very high potential , show tolerance to insect pest. Tolerant cultivars have greater recovery of damaged parts than susceptible ones. 

 

 

 

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