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What is the main drawback of relying on vegetative propagation?
ASeed size grows too large
BLow diversity, shared disease risk
CPlants fail to form roots
DFlowering is permanently lost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Low diversity, shared disease risk
Genetically identical plants are all susceptible to the same viruses, bacteria and fungi, which can wipe out a whole crop.
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