Plant breeding for how many growing seasons, new selected lines tested in farmer 's field

Options

A. Five growing seasons
B. Four growing seasons
C. Two growing season
D. Three growing seasons

Answer

D

Explanation

Testing , release and commercialisation of hybrid (new cultivars)
It occurs in 3 steps
(i) Evoluation : Evaluation is done by growing hybrids in research field
Their performance is recorded under ideal fertilizer application, irrigation and crop management practices.
(ii) Testing Evaluation research field is followed by testing the materials in farmers field, for at least 3 growing seasons at several location in the country (representing all the agroclimatic zones where the crop is usually grown).
(iii) Release.