In high yielding 'hybrid crop varieties', to exploit hybrid vigour, the farmers need to purchase fresh hybrid seed every year, because [BHU 1994]

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The government of India has accepted Dunkel's proposals

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They are not allowed to grow their own seed

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The hybrid vigour is lost due to inbreeding depression

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It is cheaper to purchase fresh seed

1.	In high yielding 'hybrid crop varieties', to exploit hybrid vigour, the farmers need to purchase fresh hybrid seed every year, because [BHU 1994]
A.	They are not allowed to grow their own seed
B.	The hybrid vigour is lost due to inbreeding depression
C.	The government of India has accepted Dunkel's proposals
D.	It is cheaper to purchase fresh seed
Answer» C. The government of India has accepted Dunkel's proposals

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