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Question 3., , What are the desirable agronomic characteristics, for crop improvement ? ( CCE 2015), , Answer:, , They are different for different crops., , Cereals should be dwarf but with large ears., Dwarfness makes their stem stronger. They can, withstand lodging effect of strong winds. Nutrient, requirement is also less. Large ears produce more, grains., , Legumes should have more pods which generally, develop in relation to stem branching. Therefore,, more branching and good foliage increase their, productivity., , Fodder crops meant for feeding catde must have, profuse branching, good foliage, juicy stems and, large size.