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Which type of crop would benefit from being tall and having profuse branching?
Which type of crop would benefit from being tall and having profuse branching?
Why is dwarfness desirable in cereals?
Why is dwarfness desirable in cereals?
What type of farms exist in India based on land size?
What type of farms exist in India based on land size?
What factor primarily determines the farming practices adopted by farmers?
What factor primarily determines the farming practices adopted by farmers?
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Why is it important to develop crop varieties with desired agronomic characteristics?
Why is it important to develop crop varieties with desired agronomic characteristics?
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What are some factors for which variety improvement is done?
What are some factors for which variety improvement is done?
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Why is it important to develop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses?
Why is it important to develop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses?
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How does shorter crop maturity duration benefit farmers economically?
How does shorter crop maturity duration benefit farmers economically?
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Why is wider adaptability important in developing crop varieties?
Why is wider adaptability important in developing crop varieties?
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What does developing varieties tolerant to high soil salinity help in achieving?
What does developing varieties tolerant to high soil salinity help in achieving?
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Why are varieties that can be grown in diverse climatic conditions useful?
Why are varieties that can be grown in diverse climatic conditions useful?
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Study Notes
Crop Improvement Factors
- Weather conditions, soil quality, and water availability affect crop yield and cultivation practices.
- Developing crop varieties that can thrive in diverse climatic conditions is essential.
- Varieties tolerant to high soil salinity have been developed.
Objectives of Variety Improvement
- Increase crop yield per acre to improve productivity.
- Enhance quality considerations, such as baking quality in wheat, protein quality in pulses, and oil quality in oilseeds.
- Develop resistance to biotic stresses (diseases, insects, nematodes) and abiotic stresses (drought, salinity, water logging, heat, cold, and frost).
- Reduce maturity duration to increase the number of crop cycles per year and minimize production costs.
- Promote uniform maturity for efficient harvesting and reduced losses.
Desirable Agronomic Characteristics
- Wider adaptability to stabilize crop production under different environmental conditions.
- Tallness and profuse branching are desirable for fodder crops.
- Dwarfness is desired in cereals to reduce nutrient consumption and increase productivity.
Crop Production Management
- Farming practices vary depending on land ownership, financial conditions, and access to information and technologies.
- Financial conditions influence farmers' choices of farming practices and agricultural technologies.
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Test your knowledge on factors influencing crop variety improvement such as weather, soil quality, and water availability. Explore how higher yield and improved quality play a role in enhancing crop productivity.
