The Introduction of High-Yield Crop Varietals in Developing Countries and Improvements

question 19

Multiple Choice

The introduction of high-yield crop varietals in developing countries and improvements in agricultural technologies are two trends that fall under the umbrella of:

• A) the green revolution.
• B) GMOs.
• C) genetic modifications.
• D) ecological interconnectedness.

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