Question

Write down the objectives of plant breeding. Mention the main steps in breeding any new genetic crop.

Answer 1

The objective of plant breeding is to improve the characteristics of plants that are economically desired.

Steps in breeding a new genetic variety of crops:

(i) A collection of variability

(ii) Evaluation and collection of parents.

(iii) Cross hybridisation of selected plants.

(iv) Section and testing of a superior variety.

(v) Testing, release and commercialization of new improved variety.