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(D) Monoculture refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a large area year after year. This practice significantly re

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higher susceptibility to pests.

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(D) Monoculture refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a large area year after year. This practice significantly reduces biodiversity in the agricultural ecosystem. Because the entire field consists of genetically similar plants,it provides a uniform and abundant food source for specific pests and pathogens. Consequently,monoculture crops are much more susceptible to widespread pest infestations and diseases compared to polyculture systems.

Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Outcrossing	$(P)$ Agar-agar gel
$(2)$ Interspecific hybridization	$(Q)$ Mule
$(3)$ Callus culture	$(R)$ Rotary shaker
$(4)$ Suspension culture	$(S)$ Santa Gertrudis

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$(1)$ Outcrossing $(P)$ Agar-agar gel
$(2)$ Interspecific hybridization $(Q)$ Mule
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