Crop variety improvement is done to achieve higher yield, improved quality and disease resistance.

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Crop variety improvement is done to achieve .

Q. Assertion :The purpose of crop improvement is done only to get higher yield. Reason: Plant breeders are concerned with crop improvement.

Q. In recent years some crops were improved by various methods for higher yield and better quality of food grains. Match the improved varieties with the related crop.

(A) Golden Rice	(i) Cross breed Hybrid
(B)IR 8 Rice	(ii) Somatic hybrid
(C)Calingiri wheat	(iii) Semi- dwarf variety
(D) Pomato	(iv) Genetically modified crop

What are the factors for which crop improvement is desirable?
1. Higher yield
2. Improved quality
3. Good looks
4. Disease resistance
5. More height
6. Wider adaptability

How hybridization and genetic improvement help in production of disease resistant and high yielding varieties. Explain in detail

Join BYJU'S Learning Program