Question
In seed production, which variety of amaranthus was developed by hybridizing
A. tricolor and
A. tristis, leading to improved yield and nutritional quality?
Solution
‘Pusa Kirti’ is a hybrid variety developed from A. tricolor × A. tristis, offering better leaf yield and nutritional content, especially rich in iron and beta-carotene.
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