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Improvement in Food Resources — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceImprovement in Food Resources1 Mark
MCQ
Why is dwarfness preferred in cereal crops?
  • A
    They would provide more yield
  • ✓
    They would consume less minerals
  • C
    They would be resistant to pests
  • D
    All of the above
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
They would consume less minerals
Tallness and profuse branching are desirable characters for fodder crops as they would provide more food for cattle. Dwarfness is desired in cereals such as wheat and rice so that less minerals are consumed by the plant.

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