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Who discovered the first CMS (Cytoplasmic Male Sterile) line in rice?
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Who discovered the first CMS (Cytoplasmic Male Sterile) line in rice?

A.

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan

B.

Prof. Yuan Long Ping

C.

Prof. S.S. Virmani

D.

Prof. C.T. Patel

E.

Answer not known

Correct option is B

CMS system is the foundation of hybrid rice technology.
The first CMS line in rice was discovered in China.
Prof. Yuan Long Ping pioneered hybrid rice research.
His work revolutionized rice production globally. Therefore, option (b) is correct.

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