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What did Alphonse de Candolle attach great importance to in determining the place of origin of cultivated plants?
What did Alphonse de Candolle attach great importance to in determining the place of origin of cultivated plants?
Presence of wild relatives
What did Alphonse de Candolle classify the plants of economic importance into?
What did Alphonse de Candolle classify the plants of economic importance into?
Six classes
Who was Alphonse de Candolle?
Who was Alphonse de Candolle?
Swiss botanist
What did Alphonse de Candolle attempt to solve regarding cultivated plants?
What did Alphonse de Candolle attempt to solve regarding cultivated plants?
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What type of plants did Alphonse de Candolle specifically focus on in his classifications?
What type of plants did Alphonse de Candolle specifically focus on in his classifications?
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What did Alphonse de Candolle's work involve in relation to cultivated plants?
What did Alphonse de Candolle's work involve in relation to cultivated plants?
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What is the primitive form of food that is still consumed by the toothless, both old and young?
What is the primitive form of food that is still consumed by the toothless, both old and young?
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What is a rather recent innovation in the context of food mentioned in the text?
What is a rather recent innovation in the context of food mentioned in the text?
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Which type of flour is widely consumed by those fasting during the nine days of navratras?
Which type of flour is widely consumed by those fasting during the nine days of navratras?
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What are the attributes contributing to the prominence of cereals as food plants?
What are the attributes contributing to the prominence of cereals as food plants?
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What percentage of protein do cereals contain, according to the text?
What percentage of protein do cereals contain, according to the text?
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What is the main reason for the prominence of cereals as food plants?
What is the main reason for the prominence of cereals as food plants?
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What was the global production of ramie in 2012, and which country accounted for the largest share?
What was the global production of ramie in 2012, and which country accounted for the largest share?
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Explain the potential uses of ramie beyond the textile industry, as mentioned in the passage.
Explain the potential uses of ramie beyond the textile industry, as mentioned in the passage.
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According to the passage, what is the primary challenge in exploiting ramie commercially?
According to the passage, what is the primary challenge in exploiting ramie commercially?
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Describe the morphology of the ramie plant, as mentioned in the passage.
Describe the morphology of the ramie plant, as mentioned in the passage.
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What is the significance of the statement "It has been said that for long cotton will be replaced by ramie"?
What is the significance of the statement "It has been said that for long cotton will be replaced by ramie"?
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Based on the information provided, which countries or regions are mentioned as minor producers of ramie?
Based on the information provided, which countries or regions are mentioned as minor producers of ramie?
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What is the distinguishing characteristic between American upland short-staple cotton and American upland long-staple cotton?
What is the distinguishing characteristic between American upland short-staple cotton and American upland long-staple cotton?
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Describe the typical morphological features of G. hirsutum plants.
Describe the typical morphological features of G. hirsutum plants.
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How does the appearance of G. hirsutum bolls differ from that of G. barbadense?
How does the appearance of G. hirsutum bolls differ from that of G. barbadense?
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What is the significance of the 'fuzzy white coating' mentioned in the passage?
What is the significance of the 'fuzzy white coating' mentioned in the passage?
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Based on the information provided, in which regions is upland cotton (G. hirsutum) primarily cultivated?
Based on the information provided, in which regions is upland cotton (G. hirsutum) primarily cultivated?
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Describe the distinguishing floral characteristic of G. hirsutum compared to an unnamed species.
Describe the distinguishing floral characteristic of G. hirsutum compared to an unnamed species.
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What is the primary reason for the diminished use of natural dyes in modern times?
What is the primary reason for the diminished use of natural dyes in modern times?
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Explain the role of plants in purifying the atmosphere, as described in the passage.
Explain the role of plants in purifying the atmosphere, as described in the passage.
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How do trees in regions with low rainfall contribute to improving the climate, according to the passage?
How do trees in regions with low rainfall contribute to improving the climate, according to the passage?
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Describe the emotional significance of flowers, as stated in the passage. Provide an example.
Describe the emotional significance of flowers, as stated in the passage. Provide an example.
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According to the passage, how have florists, landscape gardeners, and nurserymen contributed to making our environment more pleasing?
According to the passage, how have florists, landscape gardeners, and nurserymen contributed to making our environment more pleasing?
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Explain the significance of plants in the fields of art and poetry, as described in the passage.
Explain the significance of plants in the fields of art and poetry, as described in the passage.
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