‘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.