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Golde rise is a genetically engineered strain of rice which is rich in `beta`- carotene (a precursor of vitamin -A). Its consumption can reduce the incidence of nightblindness in human beings.
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MODERN PUBLICATION-STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION-REVISION EXERCISES (QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATION)
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  2. Define emasculation. How is it done?

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  5. What is Single Cell Protein (SCP)? Write its advantages.

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  6. Write two significances of single cell protein.

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  7. Define artifical insemination. Write down two advantages of it.

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  8. What is biofortification? What are objectives of it?

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  9. What is selection ? Name the two methods of selection.

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  10. Name the disease of silkworm caused by protozoan parasite. Mention the...

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  11. Which part of the plant is best suited for making virus-free plants an...

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  12. What are Cry proteins? Name an organism that produces it. How has man ...

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  13. What is apiculture? How is it important in our lives?

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  14. Why are the plants raised through micropropagation termed somaclones ?...

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  15. What is advantage is inbreeding in cattle? How does continued inbreedi...

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  16. Why does the yeild of both crop and honey increase when the beehives a...

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  17. State the disadvantage of inbreeding among cattle. How it can be overc...

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  18. Define biocontrol. Which fungus is used for the treatment of plant dis...

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