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Who among the following scientists is famous for her notable work on sugarcane and eggplant?

  1. A
    Asima Chatterjee
  2. B
    Kamala Sohonie
  3. C
    Janaki Ammal
  4. D
    Soumya Swaminathan

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Janaki Ammal (Edavaleth Kakkat Janaki Ammal) was a pioneering Indian botanist and cytogeneticist who conducted extensive research on sugarcane and eggplant (brinjal). Her work on sugarcane hybridization helped select high-yielding varieties sweet enough to suit Indian conditions.

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Who among the following scientists is famous for her notable work on sugarcane and eggplant?
A
Asima Chatterjee
B
Kamala Sohonie
C
Janaki Ammal
D
Soumya Swaminathan

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