Who among the following is the Father of Hybrid Rice?

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OSSC Soil Conservation Extension Worker Official Paper II 11 Feb 2022

Answer 1

The correct answer is Y.L. Ping.

Key Points

Yuan Longping, commonly known as Y.L. Ping, is widely recognized as the Father of Hybrid Rice.
He developed the world's first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in the 1970s.
His work significantly increased rice production in China, helping to alleviate hunger and poverty.
He continued to work on improving hybrid rice varieties and promoting their use worldwide until his passing in 2021.

Additional Information

B.P. Paul: B.P. Pal was an Indian plant breeder and the first Director-General of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). He is known for his work in wheat breeding .
C.A. Barber: C.A. Barber was a British botanist who worked in India. He is known for his contributions to plant science, particularly in the study of sugarcane.