Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Erect and flat flag leaves interrupt pollen dispersal leading to poor seed set in the rice hybrid seed production program.
Statement (II) : The use of a 'flag leafless male sterile line' (lines without flag leaves) would increase the yield of hybrid seed production.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

In hybrid rice seed production, any physical barrier to wind-pollination reduces seed set. The large, erect flag leaf of the maternal line acts as a shield blocking incoming pollen. Removing or genetically eliminating this leaf improves pollen flow and hybrid seed yield.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A