Question 36
Crop ImprovementA great disadvantage of introduction as a method of crop improvement is the
- A.adaptation of introduced crop to a new area of cultivation
- B.usefulness of an introduced crop as basis for a breeding programme
- C.incorporation of the desirable characteristics of the introduced crop into the local crop
- D.introduction of a new type of disease into a new area of cultivation
- E.integration of the introduced variety into the agricultural production of a new area.
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Answer: D (introduction of a new type of disease into a new area of cultivation)
Explanation
Imported plants may bring new diseases and pests.