Question

In India,gene bank of wheat is located at -

Answer 1

A gene bank is a place where the genetic materials are preserved and this is usually done by freezing and cutting the plants or by stocking the seeds until they are needed further. 

The purpose of a gene bank is it is used in the future for research and plant breeding purposes, in order to understand the nature of the product. 

In India, the gene bank of wheat is located in Karnal which is in the state of Haryana. 

Answer 2

Gene Bank refers to a place where seeds, plants, and even animal genes are preserved for future use. They are actually maintained as a repository of genetic material. It is mainly done with the aim of preservation and conservation of genes for future breeding purposes to understand evolution.

In India, the gene bank of wheat is located in Karnal, Haryana and it is called Directorate of Wheat Research (DWR). 22 wheat lines or varieties including PBW550, DBW17 and LOK1 have been developed by DWR.