Multiple choice

Which of these methods is least useful in reducing the damage done from crop eating insects?

  1. bringing in natural enemies

  2. genetic engineering of crops

  3. planting monocultures

  4. planting polycultures

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Monocultures are highly susceptible to pest outbreaks because they provide a large, uniform food source for specific insects. Polycultures and natural predators help manage pest populations.