Question

Which of the following are the objectives of plant breeding?

• A. Increasing the nutritional quality
• B. To decrease tolerance to salinity
• C. High-yielding
• D. Disease-free

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Increasing the nutritional quality
C High-yielding
D Disease-free

Plant breeding is defined as the genetic improvement of crops in order to create desired plant types. Objectives of plant breeding include:
$\bullet$ To increase yield, vigour and fertility of the crop.
$\bullet$ To increase tolerance to environmental condition, salinity, temperature and drought.
$\bullet$ To prevent the premature falling of buds, fruits, etc.
$\bullet$ To develop resistance to pests.