Which of the following is not true about Roundup Ready crops? - Genetic material from roundup ready crops has made it into other crops - The use of Roundup Ready crops has facilitated the evolution of herbicide resistance in weeds - The use of Roundup Ready crops leads to a higher concentration of chemicals in ecosystems -Roundup Ready crops always increase yield

Which of the following is not true about Roundup Ready crops? - Genetic material from roundup ready crops has made it into other crops - The use of Roundup Ready crops has facilitated the evolution of herbicide resistance in weeds - The use of Roundup Ready crops leads to a higher concentration of chemicals in ecosystems -Roundup Ready crops always increase yield

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter31: Soil And Plant Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3VCQ: Figure 31.10 Farmers often rotate corn (a cereal crop) and soy beans (a legume) planting a field...

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