Question

Identify the set of correct statements related to aims and objectives of plant breeding.

• A. Increased crop yield and improved quality
• B. Increased tolerance to environmental stress
• C. Increased resistance to pathogens
• D. Increased tolerance to insect pests
• E. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is E All of the above

Plant breeding aims at incorporation of desirable characters like increase in quantity and quality of yield, increased tolerance and resistance to environmental stresses, pathogens and insect pests.