Question

Mention the important objectives of crop variety improvement.

Answer 1

The major objectives of crop variety improvement are as follows:

1. Increasing the yield of plant products
2. Improving the quality of food crops
3. Producing varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stress
4. Changing the duration of maturity
5. Wide range of adaptability
6. Imparting desirable agronomic characteristics [0.5 x 6 = 3 Marks]