The Botany of Desire: Edible Apples and Monoculture
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesMonoculture is the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop, plant, or livestock species at a time. However, this practice puts plants at risk. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 51 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Conservation, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: The Botany of Desire
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