BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
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Question
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The desirable agronomic characters improved using crop variety programmes are called
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Tallness and dwarfness
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draught
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salinity
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cold
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tallness and profuse branching are desirable characteristics for fodder crops. Dwarfness is desired in cereals so that fewer nutrients are consumed by these crops.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Desirable agronomic characteristics are: (i) Tallness and profuse branching are desirable characters for fodder crops. (ii) Dwarfness is desired in cereals, so that less nutrients are consumed by these crops.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the cereals, the main character that is desirable is dwarfness. This is because when the crop is small, the fewer nutrients are required by the plants. They require less energy for their growth and development. They use their energy for the production of a large number of grains.
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