What are the benefits of Artificial Selection to farmers?

Increase the fertility of soil.

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Minimised genetic diseases in plants and animals.

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It allows them to become less dependent on agricultural equipments

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It allows them to grow crops with desirable characteristics

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The correct options are
B Minimised genetic diseases in plants and animals.
D It allows them to grow crops with desirable characteristics
Artificial selection is breeding of plants and animals with desired traits that suit their needs or demands
Crops can be selectively bred to bring a yield to harvest in a faster time.
Only the plants and animals with desirable characteristics are allowed to reproduce.
Genetic diseases in plants and animals in the future will be eliminated.

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