Question

    The first artificial plant hybrid was produced by

    crossing:
    A Carnation × Sweet William Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Varieties of wheat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Carnation × Sweet Potato Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Carnation × Sweet corn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Radish × Cabbage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The first recorded artificial hybrid was between Carnation (Dianthus) and Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) by Thomas Fairchild in 1717.

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