The aims of crop improvement include the following except

The aims of crop improvement include increasing yields, meeting particular needs of growers, meeting the needs of consumers, and adapting to climatic conditions. However, reducing demand for a particular type of crop is not one of the aims of crop improvement. Crop improvement aims to enhance the quality and quantity of crop production to meet the growing demands of the population. Therefore, it focuses on developing new crop varieties that are more resistant to pests and diseases, that can withstand harsh climatic conditions, that can produce higher yields, and that can meet the changing needs of growers and consumers.