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1
Q

Modern ag discourages genetic diversity with factors leading to?

A

genetic erosion

2
Q

Center of Diversity

A

where the crop evolved or was originally domesticated, or where it has been cultivated for a long time.

3
Q

Genetic resources?

A

sum of all species related to the cultivated crop