1. High Yield: This means the crop produces a large amount of edible product per unit of land. It's important for feeding the growing human population and maximizing efficiency.
2. Disease Resistance: This is crucial for ensuring crops thrive and don't get wiped out by pests or diseases. Resistance can be to specific pathogens, insects, or even environmental stresses like drought.
These two characteristics are vital for ensuring food security and sustainability in agriculture.
