‘Abelmoschus Odishae’
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Context
- Odia scientist discovered a disease-resistant wild okra.
- The new species has been named ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’
Location of Discovery
- The scientist has discovered a new plant species of the wild okra from a moist deciduous forest of Bansapal block in Keonjhar district.
About
- The new species is the 14th variety of the plant species.
- The plant species is a perennial shrub up to 5 meters high with large deep yellow flowers.
- The species also has a seed viability of 95 percent.
Significance
- It can be used for hybridization to create a better variety having high disease resistance.
- It can also play a vital role in widening the genetic base of okra.
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