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    Question

    Which of the following statements about seed are

    correct? (A). Progeny of nucleus seed is breeder seed. (B). TZ test is for evaluation of field performance of seed (C). Seed rate of wheat is 100 kg/ha (D). Tobacco is the example of smallest seed Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
    A (A), (B) and (D) only. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (A), (B) and (C) only. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (A), (B), (C) and (D). Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (A), (C) and (D) only. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (A) True, progeny of nucleus seed is breeder seed. (B) Incorrect, the TZ test (Tetrazolium test) evaluates seed viability and germination potential, not field performance. (C) True, typical seed rate for wheat is around 100 kg/ha. (D) True, while tobacco isn't necessarily the smallest seed, it's known for having small seeds.

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