Question

The main objective of plant breeding is to develop new crop varieties superior in all aspects as compared to the existing types.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Plant breeding is a method of altering the genetic pattern of plants to increase their value and utility for human welfare. It is a purposeful manipulation of plants to create desired plant types that are better suited for cultivation, give better yield and are disease resistant. The main aim of plant breeding is to obtain higher yield, improved quality, resistance to pathogens and pests, etc.

So the given statement is true.