Question

Q2. What are the desirable agronomic characteristics for crop improvement?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Desirable characteristics for crop improvement are:

Tallness and profuse branching are desirable characters for fodder crops.

Dwarfness is desired in cereals, so that fewer nutrients are consumed by these crops.

Improved nutritional content.

Short height or dwarfness.

Increased resistance against pests.

Answer 2

Desirable characteristics for crop improvement are:

• Tallness and profuse branching are desirable characters for fodder crops.
• Dwarfness is desired in cereals, so that fewer nutrients are consumed by these crops.
• Improved nutritional content.
• Short height or dwarfness.
• Increased resistance against pests