What is meant by the term "germplasm" in the context of conventional breeding?
The genetic material of an organism that can be passed on to its offspring.
The physical characteristics of an organism.
The environmental factors that affect an organism.
The disease-causing agents that affect an organism.
Germplasm refers to the genetic material of an organism that can be passed on to its offspring and used in breeding programs, as mentioned in the given information. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.