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Which of the following is NOT a goal of plant breeding?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of plant breeding?
What is the primary goal of plant breeding?
What is the primary goal of plant breeding?
What determines the type of qualitative or quantitative traits in a plant?
What determines the type of qualitative or quantitative traits in a plant?
What is the focus of the most frequently addressed agricultural traits in plant breeding?
What is the focus of the most frequently addressed agricultural traits in plant breeding?
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Which technique can be used in plant breeding?
Which technique can be used in plant breeding?
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What is the primary focus of the most frequently addressed agricultural traits in plant breeding?
What is the primary focus of the most frequently addressed agricultural traits in plant breeding?
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Which technique can be used in plant breeding that makes use of knowledge of genetics and chromosomes?
Which technique can be used in plant breeding that makes use of knowledge of genetics and chromosomes?
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What do genes in a plant determine?
What do genes in a plant determine?
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What is the goal of plant breeding with respect to crop varieties?
What is the goal of plant breeding with respect to crop varieties?
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What is the science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics?
What is the science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics?
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Study Notes
Plant Breeding Goals
- Increasing crop yields is a primary goal of plant breeding.
Traits in Plant Breeding
- Qualitative or quantitative traits in a plant are determined by its genes.
- Genes in a plant determine its characteristics, such as height, flower color, and seed shape.
Focus of Agricultural Traits
- The primary focus of the most frequently addressed agricultural traits in plant breeding is on yield, disease resistance, and pest resistance.
Techniques in Plant Breeding
- One technique used in plant breeding is genetic engineering, which makes use of knowledge of genetics and chromosomes.
- Hybridization is another technique used in plant breeding.
Plant Breeding Definition
- The science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics is known as plant breeding.
Crop Varieties
- The goal of plant breeding with respect to crop varieties is to produce varieties that are better adapted to their environment, more productive, and have improved quality.
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Test your knowledge of plant breeding with this quiz! Explore the science of changing plant traits to produce desired characteristics and improve nutrition in products for humans and animals. Challenge yourself with questions about crop varieties, superior traits, and agricultural applications.
