Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Strategies for enhancement in Food production

Question:

Which of the following factors lead to resistance to maize stem borers?
i) High aspartic acid content
ii) High nitrogen content
iii) Low sugar content

Options:

i and iii

i and ii

ii and iii

i, ii and iii

Correct Answer:

i and iii

Explanation:

Maize stem borer is the most notorious pest of maize crop which damages the crop considerably and reduces the yield by 10-20% but sometimes the losses may be up to 80%. High aspartic acid, low nitrogen content and low sugar content are some factors which are responsible for resistance to maize stem borer.