Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 1GFO
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The agricultural production issues, depending on the area one lives in. The crop specialties for that region. The diseases and the pest affecting the crop. The extensiveness of the organic production in that area.
Introduction:
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating the soil and harvesting crops for human consumption. Depending on the area and soil types different crops are grown and different pest infects these crops.
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