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    Dwarfing gene in wheat is:
    Question

    Dwarfing gene in wheat is:

    A.

    Narin-10

    B.

    Dee-gee-woo-gen

    C.

    Opaque-2

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is A

    ✅ (a) Narin-10: • Norin-10 (often misspelled as Narin-10) is a dwarfing gene derived from Japanese wheat. • It led to the development of semi-dwarf wheat varieties used in the Green Revolution. • Helps prevent lodging and increases yield.
    ❌ (b) Dee-gee-woo-gen: • Dwarfing gene in rice, not wheat.
    ❌ (c) Opaque-2: • Related to maize, improves lysine content, not dwarfing.
    ❌ (d) None of the above: • Incorrect, as (a) is correct.

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