Question:

Okra variety Parbhani Kranti was developed through cross between Abelmoschus esculentus and

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Remember okra varieties and their parentage:
- Parbhani Kranti: A. esculentus × A. manihot
- Arka Ananya: A. esculentus × A. tetraphyllus
- Bhendi-10: Selection from local varieties
- Pusa Sawani: IARI variety
Interspecific hybridization is used to transfer disease resistance from wild species.
  • A. manihot sub sp manihot
  • A. ficulneus
  • A. tuberculatus
  • A. tetraphyllus
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of okra variety development through interspecific hybridization.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Parbhani Kranti is an okra variety developed through interspecific hybridization.
The cross was between Abelmoschus esculentus (cultivated okra) and A. manihot sub sp manihot.
Characteristics of Parbhani Kranti:
- Developed by PKV (Parbhani Krishi Vidyapeeth).
- Resistant to YVMV (Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus).
- High yielding variety.
- Good market quality.
Other wild species of Abelmoschus:
- A. ficulneus (B): A wild relative.
- A. tuberculatus (C): A wild relative.
- A. tetraphyllus (D): A wild relative.
Thus, A. manihot sub sp manihot is the wild species used to develop Parbhani Kranti.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, Parbhani Kranti was developed through cross between Abelmoschus esculentus and A. manihot sub sp manihot, which corresponds to option (A).
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