Question

Why is crop improvement necessary?

Answer 1

Crop improvement is necessary to increase crop yield, improve quality, control diseases by developing resistant varieties, and develop crops that can withstand environmental stresses like cold, frost, and salinity. It also helps in developing varieties that mature early, have desired agronomic traits, and can grow in a wide range of environmental conditions, ensuring better food production for the growing population. Crop improvement also aims to develop special traits such as insensitivity to day length and temperature for better adaptation.