Question

Breeding for improved nutritional quality is undertaken with the objectives of

• A. Improving protein content and quality
• B. Improving oil content and quality
• C. Improving vitamin content
• D. Improving micronutrient and mineral content
• E. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is E All of the above

Nutritional quality of crops can be increased by using breeding methods. The objective of this method is to improve protein content and quality, oil content and quality, vitamin content, micronutrients and mineral content.