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Question : HYV refers to:

Option 1: Hybrid yielding variety

Option 2: Human yellow virus

Option 3: High yielding variety

Option 4: Human yellow vaccine


Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: High yielding variety


Solution : The correct option is High yielding variety.

HYV refers to High Yielding Variety. It is a type of crop that has been bred to produce more yield than traditional varieties. The scientist who introduced HYVs is Norman Borlaug . He was a plant breeder who worked in Mexico and the Philippines. Borlaug developed HYVs of wheat and rice that were resistant to pests and diseases and could be grown in harsh conditions. These HYVs helped to increase crop yields and improve food security in many developing countries. HYVs have been credited with helping to avert famines and improve the lives of millions of people.

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