Consider the below statements about Wheat and choose the incorrect statement ........

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Consider the below statements about Wheat and choose the incorrect statement:

It can be grown in the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the far north, beyond even the 60 degree north altitude.

It requires a fairly warm temperature, damp climate and the period of heat should be comparatively long.

Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.

It can be cultivated from sea level to as high as 3300 meters.

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Explanation:

Climate requirement:
Wheat is the main cereal crop in India. Wheat crop has wide adaptability. It can be grown not only in the tropical and sub-tropical zones, but also in the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the far north, beyond even the 60 degree north altitude.
Wheat can tolerate severe cold and snow and resume growth with the setting in of warm weather in spring. It can be cultivated from sea level to as high as 3300 meters. The best wheat are produced in areas favoured with cool, moist weather during the major portion of the growing period followed by dry, warm weather to enable the grain to ripen properly.
The optimum temperature range for ideal germination of wheat seed is 20-25 C though the seeds can germinate in the temperature range 3.5 to 35 C. Rains just after sowing hamper germination and encourage seedling blight. Areas with a warm and damp climate are not suited for wheat growing.