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  4. 'Himgiri' developed by hybridisation and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of

Q. 'Himgiri' developed by hybridisation and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of

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'Himgiri' is a variety of wheat. HS-375 and HS375 are the two common varieties of Himgiri. HS- 375 is produced on irrigated/rain-fed area. It is medium fertility and late sown hybrid of Himgiri, while HS375 is produced on very high altitude i.e., in the northern Himalayan and Garhwal region. 'Himgiri' is resistance to leaf and stripe rust and hill bunt diseases.