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?

Question

Types Of Crops: Which One To Opt For Optimum Farming Productivity

a
decreased nutrient composition
b
decreased harvest production
c
resistance to harmful pests
d
bioluminescence for attraction to fireflies

Answer 1

The quality that would most likely be selected for in breeding to achieve the best crop yields is:

c. resistance to harmful pests

Selecting for pest resistance helps reduce crop losses and increases overall productivity, making it a top priority in agricultural practices. The other options (decreased nutrient composition, decreased harvest production, and bioluminescence for attraction to fireflies) would not be beneficial for optimal farming productivity.