Question

    What is the wild species of

    sugarcane?
    A S. robustum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B S. barberi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C S. obutunam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D S. officinarum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. robustum (Saccharum robustum) is a wild species of sugarcane that is native to Papua New Guinea. It is one of the ancestral species used in breeding programs to develop modern sugarcane varieties due to its disease resistance and adaptability.

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