What do pesticides protect crops from?
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Answer: Insects, diseases, and weeds
Insects, diseases, and weeds ✓ — Correct! Pesticides protect crops from insects (insecticides), weeds (herbicides), fungi (fungicides), and other pests. Without protection, pests can destroy 50%+ of yields.
Lack of soil nutrients — Wrong. Fertilizers address nutrient deficiency, not pesticides. Pesticides kill or repel organisms that damage crops.
Too much or too little water — Wrong. Irrigation and drainage manage water levels. Pesticides target living threats like insects, fungi, and weeds that attack crops.