One disadvantage of monoculture is that
A) the whole crop ripens at the same time.
B) genetic uniformity makes a crop more vulnerable to a new pest or disease.
C) it predominantly uses vegetative propagation.
D) most grain crops self-pollinate.
E) it allows for the cultivation of large areas of land.

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Monoculture with genetic uniformity makes crops more vulnerable to a new pest or disease. If the pest or disease attacks the crop and the crop is genetically uniform, the entire crop will be affected, leading to devastating losses.

One Disadvantage of Monoculture Is That