Question

Male sterility is widely used in crops such as maize, sunflower for hybrid production. Male sterile plants are created by introducing a gene encoding-

(a) Barnase protein

(b) TA29

(c) Barstar protein

(d) Coat protein

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Barnase protein

Male sterility is widely used in crops such as maize, sunflower for hybrid production. Male sterile plants are created by introducing a gene encoding Barnase protein.