Question

Which among the following terminologies are NOT related to pest resistance breeding?

• A. Epiphytotics
• B. Luxuriance
• C. Gene-for-gene hypothesis
• D. Non-preference

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Luxuriance

Breeding for pest resistance is a process that uses genetic resources to improve a plant's defense against pests and pathogens. The goal is to develop cultivars that are resistant to a variety of biotic stresses, such as: Airborne fungi, Soil-borne fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Nematodes, and Insects.