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Compare the hyv seeds and the traditional seeds during production

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Answered by Amaninder24
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HYV Seeds vs Traditional Seeds

HYV seeds are better quality seeds.Traditional seeds are normal quality seeds. Genetic Improvement
These are genetically improved seeds.Genetic make up of the seed is not modified of enhanced.
Need for Labor of Production
This is labor intensive.Comparatively, not labor intensive.
Input
HYV seeds require high levels of chemical fertilizers and good water supplyRequirement for chemicals and water are at the normal recommended levels.
Pests and Diseases
These are less prone to pests and diseases.These are more prone to pests and diseases.
Flood and Drought Tolerance
HYV seeds are resistant to flood and drought.Traditional seeds are susceptible to flood and drought.
Yield 
These give a higher yield per unit area.These give a low yield per unit area.
Plants
Mother plants are dwarf and stiff strawed.Plants are not artificially dwarf and stiff strawed
Need for Capital and Technology
 The successful cultivation of HYV seeds requires more capital and modern farming tools such as tractors etc.Modern tools and technologies are not necessary for traditional farming. Capital investment also less in traditional farming.
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