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What is the definition of weeds in the context of rice cultivation?
What is the definition of weeds in the context of rice cultivation?
- Plants that are intentionally planted in rice paddies.
- Plants that grow in places where they are not wanted. (correct)
- Plants that are used as fertilizers in rice cultivation.
- Plants that are used as pesticides in rice cultivation.
What do weeds reduce in rice cultivation?
What do weeds reduce in rice cultivation?
- Rice plant growth rates
- Water consumption in rice paddies
- Soil nutrient levels
- Rice yields (correct)
How do weeds affect insect pests and diseases in rice cultivation?
How do weeds affect insect pests and diseases in rice cultivation?
- They eliminate insect pests and diseases.
- They have no effect on insect pests and diseases.
- They serve as alternate hosts for insect pests and diseases. (correct)
- They repel insect pests and diseases.
In which type of rice cultivation are weeds more serious?
In which type of rice cultivation are weeds more serious?
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What do weeds compete with rice plants for?
What do weeds compete with rice plants for?
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