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With reference to MACS 4028 consider following statements It a biofortified durum whe...........

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    With reference to MACS 4028, consider following statements

    1. It  a biofortified durum wheat variety,which shows high protein content.
    2. It is developed by Scientists at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune.
    3. It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite.
    4. It is also included by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) programme for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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    Explanation:
    • Scientists at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, which is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a biofortified high-protein wheat variety MACS 4028.
    • It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite.
    • The MACS 4028 variety is also included by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) programme for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to alleviate malnutrition in a sustainable way and can boost the Vision 2022 “Kuposhan Mukt Bharat”, the National Nutrition Strategy.

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