The conservation of genetic diversity in both crops and their wild relatives is important because:

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The conservation of genetic diversity in both crops and their wild relatives is important because genetically uniform agricultural populations may be highly susceptible to diseases and pests (B), genetically uniform agricultural populations act as strong selecting agents for the evolution of novel diseases and pests (C), and domestication and selection for yield tends to reduce the genetic variation within crops over time (D). Maintaining genetic diversity in both crops and their wild relatives is important to ensure long-term food security and sustainability. Option A is incorrect as modern crop cultivars can reproduce themselves through sexual reproduction.

The Conservation of Genetic Diversity in Both Crops and Their