ECOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION
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Question
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Name some advantages of monocultures
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low genetic diversity
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all plants contain desirable traits
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vulnerable to disease
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supports economic growth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It has been used in industrial farming and organic farming, allowing for increased efficiency in planting and harvesting, as well as lowering costs for farmers. A great example is the growing of only corn or beans for the entire planting season. However, it also increases the risk of exposure to pests and diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monoculture is the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop, plant, or livestock species, variety, or breed in a field or farming system for a time.
Detailed explanation-3: -In an agricultural context, the term describes the practice of planting one species in a field. Examples of monoculture include lawns, fields of wheat or corn, or an apple orchard.
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