HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
GENERAL AGRICULTURE
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Question
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The two most important crops grown in the Mediterranean region are
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dates and lemons.
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almonds and grapes.
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olives and tomatoes.
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grapes and olives.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Olive and grape are the two major perennial crop systems traditionally grown in the Mediterranean Basin [16].
Detailed explanation-2: -Citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, grow well in the Mediterranean region due to a similar root structure as olive trees, but also because the fruits have thick skins, which are well adapted to the climate.
Detailed explanation-3: -Viticulture or grape cultivation is a speciality of the Mediterranean region. Best quality wines in the world with distinctive flavours are produced from high quality grapes in various countries of this region. The inferior grapes are dried into raisins and currants. This region also produces olives and figs.
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