Self-study
P1
Because most agricultural practices in North America produce row after row of only a few, genetically identical, varieties of crops, the continent's food system rests precariously on a rapidly eroding genetic base, increasingly susceptible to pests and disease. ███
Problem ·
Crop system precarious
Because crops are genetically homogeneous
Potential Solution ·
Conserve genetic info of heirloom varieties
Challenges ·
Farming methods unsuited to conservation
P2
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Details of Solution ·
Indigenous techniques
Technique and Advantage ·
Hybridization
Resistence to pest and disease
Technique and Advantage ·
Environmental fit
Less intensive irrigation
P3
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Details of Solution ·
Heirloom varieties persisted over time
Threat to Solution ·
fewer small farmers and breakdown of exchange networks
Call to Action ·
Must preserve indigenous knowledge
Passage Style
Problem-analysis
Single position
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Supported by the statement that these geneticists have “
b
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The author never claims that the geneticists’ focus on maximizing crop production hurts small farmers. In fact, small farmers are not necessarily harmed by attempts to maximize output. What is harmed by such efforts is the practice of maintaining heirloom varieties. Another thing that’s harmed is the strength of crops against pests and disease. But small farmers might benefit financially from focusing on maximizing crop production.
c
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Not supported, because the geneticists have
d
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Not supported, because their interest in heirloom varieties relates to the diversity of heirloom varieties’ genetics. The geneticists are turning to heirloom varieties as a “possible solution” to the eroding genetic base of North American crops.
e
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Not supported, because the geneticists have