Multiple Choice
Before amaranth can become an important commercial crop several problems must be overcome; one of the most serious problems is its
A) vulnerability to pest species.
B) inability to tolerate acidic soils.
C) large and heavy seeds that damage conventional harvesting equipment.
D) potential to escape cultivation and compete with native grasses.
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