Monocropping has a number of disadvantages. These include all of the following EXCEPT
a. Erosion due to exposure of large areas of soil during planting
b. Nutrition and pesticide needs should be similar throughout a single crop
c. Pests are more likely to attack a monocrop due to the high concentration
d. Loss of habitat for natural pest predators
e. Reduction of productivity due to loss of nutrient rich topsoil
Answer: b. Nutrition and pesticide needs should be similar throughout a single crop
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