Question

What is plant breeding ? Describe various steps involved in classical breeding of plants.

Answer 1

Plant breeding is the process in which two genetically dissimilar varieties are purposely crossed to produce a new hybrid variety. ... Thus, it involves theproduction of a new variety with thedesired characteristics such as resistance to diseases, climatic adaptability, and better productivity

Answer 2

Answer:

Plant breeding is defined as the process of changing select traits in order to bring about desired characteristics. It is primarily used for improving the nutritional value of plants.Following are the steps observed in plant breeding:

• Accumulation of genetic variability

• Germplasm evaluation & parent selection

• Cross hybridisation of selected parents

• Choosing superior hybrids

• Testing viability of new cultivars