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Enhancement of Food Production — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnhancement of Food Production2 Marks
Question
What are the objectives of plant breeding?
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Answer

Objectives of plant breeding are as follows:
  1. To increase crop yield,
  2. To improve quality of produce.
  3. To increase tolerance to environmental stresses.
  4. To develop varieties of plants resistant to pathogens and insect pest.
  5. To alter the life span.

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