Many farmers are worried about the decreasing genetic diversity of plants associated with generations of artificial selection and inbreeding. Why is limiting random sexual reproduction of food crops concerning? a. Mutations during asexual reproduction decrease plant fitness. b. Consumers do not trust identical-appearing produce. c. Larger portions of the plant populations are susceptible to the same diseases. d. Spores are not viable in an agricultural setting.
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Mutations during asexual reproduction decrease plant fitness. This is partially true. While mutations can occur during asexual reproduction, they are not necessarily detrimental to plant fitness. In fact, some mutations can lead to beneficial traits. However, this Show more…
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