Question

Which of the following statements about agriculture is false?

A.

The successful hybridization of rice crops prevented famine in India in the 1960s.

B.

The Green Revolution contributed to the growth of small organic farms in the United States.

C.

Hybridization is an important cause of the recent increase in global agricultural production.

D.

The Green Revolution caused the focus to shift from agriculture for local consumption to agriculture for export.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

THE ANSWER > C is false

Because the slow increase in terms of maximum genetic crop potential is worrisome. There is a need for continuous genetic improvement of food crops - using traditional breeding as well as biotechnological research tools to move the maximum genetic yield potential. Substantial progress has been made in each of the three areas.