Question

State the merits and demerits of HYV
seeds

Answer 1

HYV(High yield variety) are type of seeds that have shorter life cycle from germination to harvest.
Merits:
Helps farmer to do multiple cropping Due quick harvest time.
Requires lesser water than traditional seeds which make farmer less independent on monsoon.

Demerits:
Sowing require cooler temperature than traditional seeds to which the farmer need to get accustomed to.