Author Question: Identify two of the primary disadvantages of using crossbreeding to improve crops. What will be ... (Read 62 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Identify two of the primary disadvantages of using crossbreeding to improve crops.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify the three main disadvantages of organically grown fruits and vegetables.

What will be an ideal response?

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The primary disadvantages of using crossbreeding to improve crops include:

1 . It is not precise.
2 . It involves a lot of time.
3 . It involves a lot of trial and error.

Answer to Question 2

The disadvantages of organically grown food include:

1 . Without pesticides, plants will naturally produce toxins to defend themselves from insects or other pests. These natural toxins can be many times the amount produced by plants protected by pesticides.
2 . Organically grown fruits and vegetables are more expensive.
3 . Organically grown fruits and vegetables are of poorer quality.