Question

Blue rose was developed by :

• A. Suntory and Florigene
• B. ICAR
• C. IARI
• D. PAU

Hint:

Genetic engineering made it possible to create blue roses by inserting the gene for blue pigment production from other flowers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Blue roses are not found in nature as roses do not possess the gene required for producing the blue pigment, delphinidin. Nevertheless, a blue rose was genetically engineered by Suntory of Japan and Florigene of Australia by incorporating the delphinidin gene from different floral species.
(A) Suntory and Florigene: Accurate. Responsible for creating the genetically engineered blue rose.
(B) ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, had no role in the development of the blue rose.
(C) IARI: Indian Agricultural Research Institute, not involved in the development of the blue rose.
(D) PAU: Punjab Agricultural University, not connected to the development of the blue rose.