Question

What are the desirable agronomic characteristics for crop improvement?

Answer 1

Desirable agronomic characteristics are different for different crops.

• Cereals should be dwarf, but with large ears. Dwarfness makes their stem stronger. They can withstand strong winds and their nutrient requirement is also less. Large ears produce more grains.
• Legumes should have more pods that generally develop regarding stem branching. Therefore, more branching and good foliage increase their productivity.
• Fodder crops meant for feeding cattle must have profuse branching, good foliage, juicy stems, and large size.