EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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During the Green Revolution, crops yields were increased by which of the following advances in biotechnology? (Mark ALL that apply)
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better irrigation of farmland
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wheat bred to grow really well in hot environments, such as Mexico and India
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genetically modified wheat that was resistant to pests
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more efficient use of pesticides
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Green revolution in India mainly emphasized food grains such as wheat and rice.
Detailed explanation-2: -4.1 The green revolution was a technology package comprising material components of improved high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of two staple cereals (rice and wheat), irrigation or controlled water supply and improved moisture utilization, fertilizers and pesticides and associated management skills.
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