Assertion: Inter cropping prevents pests.
Reason: Plant pests can be controlled biologically by their natural parasites and
pathogens.
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Answer:
Explanation:
Plant pests can be controlled biologically by their natural parasites and pathogens.
Answer:
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
Explanation:
Intercropping makes it that two crops are placed alternately. And those crops have their own measures to protect against pests. So, if a crop will prevent a few pests the other will be protected and the crop which is protected will protect the first crop.
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1st crop will protect the second crop with its partner, keeping the second crop in-between safe, and the second crop will keep 1st crop safe with its partner, keeping 1st crop in-between safe.
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