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Triticale has been produced by intergeneric hybridization between

A

wheat and rye

B

wheat and rice

C

wheat and Aegilops

D

rice and maize

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Intergeneric Hybridization**: - Intergeneric hybridization refers to the process of crossing two different species from different genera. This is distinct from interspecific hybridization, which occurs between species within the same genus. 2. **Identifying the Parent Species of Triticale**: - Triticale is a hybrid that is produced from the intergeneric hybridization of two specific plants: wheat and rye. 3. **Chromosome Numbers**: - In this hybridization, rye (Secale cereale) has a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 14, while wheat (Triticum spp.) has a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 28. 4. **Resulting Chromosome Number in Triticale**: - The hybrid Triticale (Triticale) has a chromosome number that is a combination of its parent species. The resulting chromosome number for Triticale is 2n = 21, which is an intermediate between the two parent species. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, Triticale is produced by intergeneric hybridization between wheat and rye. **Final Answer**: Triticale has been produced by intergeneric hybridization between wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). ---
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