what is plant breeding ?al least 5 points
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Plant Breeding Definition
Plant breeding is a method of altering the genetic pattern of plants to increase their value and utility for human welfare. It is a purposeful manipulation of plants to create desired plant types that are better suited for cultivation, give better yield and are disease resistant. Plant breeding is done for the following objectives –
Increase the crop yield
Improve the quality of the crop
Increase tolerance to environmental conditions like salinity. extreme temperatures and drought
Develop a resistance to pathogens
Increase tolerance to the insect pest
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