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Triticale, the first man-made cereal crop, has been obtained by crossing wheat with

1. pearl millet
2. sugarcane
3. barley
4. rye

Correct answer: rye

Solution

Triticale is a hybrid cereal created by crossing wheat with rye. Rye is chosen because it contributes hardiness and can improve the crop’s ability to grow in poor conditions.

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