Why would growers selectively breed certain flowers?

• A. To maximize yield
• B. To improve color and fragrance, yield, and disease resistance
• C. To reduce costs only
• D. To shorten blooming time only

Answer: (B)

When growers breed flowers, the goal is to combine beauty with reliable performance. They want blooms that catch the eye with strong color and pleasing fragrance, while also producing well (good yield) and standing up to diseases. This combination helps flowers sell better and last longer in gardens or in the vase, and it reduces losses from pests and illness, which lowers maintenance and input costs. While faster blooming or lower costs can be desirable traits, focusing on color, fragrance, yield, and disease resistance together covers the most practical and market-driven goals for steady, appealing, and resilient flowers.