plant Breeding
Plant breeding is a science based on principles of genetics and cytogenetics. It aims at improving the genetic make up of the crop plants. The following objectives of plant breeding are,
objective of plant breeding
Higher yield
Improved quality
Diseases and insect resistance
Change in maturity duration
Agronomic characteristics
Photo insensitivity
Synchronous maturity
Non-shattering characteristics
Determinate growth
Dormancy
Moisture stress and salt tolerance
Elimination of toxic substances
Winter hardiness
Some well-known achievements are development of semi-dwarf wheat and rice varieties, mobilization of Indian canes, and production of hybrid and composite varieties of maize, Jowar and bajra.
