Cultivars and Plant Breeding Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What two scientists were discussed as contributors to evolution?
A
Charles Darwin & Alfred Russel Wallace
2
Q
How does natural selection work?
A
Traits that help a species survive get passed down so that they continue surviving
3
Q
Why is plant breeding important for agricultural production?
A
It is important for producing the:
- healthiest
- strongest
- biggest
plants for consumption and use
4
Q
What were the 3 methods of plant breeding discussed?
A
Hand pollination propagation
CRISPR splicing
Inserting DNA (GMO)
5
Q
How are cultivars assessed after breeding process?
A
They are then tested in field trials
6
Q
How long can cultivar release dates take?
A
Can take anywhere from 1-5 years or more
