WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Improvement

The aim of a plant breeder in producing a crop variety which is tolerant to extremes of cold, drought, wind and heat is based on the

  1. A.adaptation of the variety to climatic conditions
  2. B.enhancing the resistance of the variety to diseases
  3. C.meeting the needs of the consumers
  4. D.enhancing the resistance of the variety to pests
  5. E.meeting the needs of different farmers.
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Answer: A (adaptation of the variety to climatic conditions)

Explanation

Cold, drought, wind and heat are climatic conditions.