Certain agronomic characteristics are essential for improving crop productivity and ensuring better yield. Two key desirable traits are:
Tallness and Profuse Branching in Fodder Crops – Fodder crops like sorghum, berseem, and napier grass should have tall growth and dense branching to produce more leaves and stems, ensuring a higher yield of animal feed.
Dwarfness in Cereal Crops – In cereals like wheat and rice, shorter plants (dwarf varieties) are preferred as they are less prone to lodging (falling due to wind or rain), allowing better grain production and higher yield.
These agronomic improvements help in maximizing productivity, ensuring better quality crops, and supporting sustainable agriculture.
