Farmers across many centuries have used selective breeding (artificial selection) to enhance certain qualities in their crops. Which of the following qualities would most likely be selected for in breeding and best crop yields?
Types Of Crops: Which One To Opt For Optimum Farming Productivity
a
bioluminescence for attraction to fireflies
b
resistance to harmful pests
c
decreased harvest production
d
decreased nutrient composition
b) resistance to harmful pests
Selecting for resistance to harmful pests would help ensure that the crops are not damaged by insects or other pests, leading to higher crop yields. This would ultimately result in better farming productivity.