Enhancement of Food Production — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnhancement of Food Production2 Marks
Question
Write a short note on 'Mutational breeding'.
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Answer
The breeding technique in which mutations are induced using mutagens and mutant organisms with the desired characters is known as mutational breeding. In plant breeding, this technique is employed to obtain resistant varieties of plants, e.g. moong beans to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew.
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