Question

Find out theWork of benjamin peray pal 1906-1989 on disease resistance varities of wheat

Answer 1

Benjamin Peary Pal developed NP (New Pusa) 700 and NP 800 series, which could combat a particular type of rust. But the real breakthrough came only in 1954 when he developed the NP 809 after 18 years of painstaking research. This variety of wheat can combat all three types of rust and it was a big step forward in increasing wheat production. He was applauded the world over for this remarkable achievement.