The development of new varieties of grain crops increased productivity by increasing the
A)surface area of the leaves of the plants.
B)size of the roots and ability to absorb water.
C)strength of the stems to support more grains.
D)size and number of seeds.

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The development of new varieties of grain crops would most likely focus on increasing the size and number of seeds produced by the plant, resulting in a higher yield and greater productivity. The other options mentioned, such as increasing surface area of leaves or root size, may also play a role in crop productivity, but are less directly tied to the development of new crop varieties.

The Development of New Varieties of Grain Crops Increased Productivity