Crop improvement is the systematic enhancement of plants through scientific breeding methods. By combining traditional techniques with modern biotechnology, scientists create varieties with higher yields, better nutrition, disease resistance, and climate adaptability.
đ¯ Key Goals
Increase crop yields to feed growing population
Enhance nutritional content and quality
Develop disease and pest resistance
Create climate-resilient varieties
Scientific Breakthrough!
Modern hybrid corn varieties can produce 6-10 times more grain per plant than their wild ancestors, demonstrating the power of selective breeding!
đŦ Learning Objectives
Understand how plant breeders use genetics and biotechnology to develop improved crop varieties for sustainable agriculture.