It allows crops to be unaffected by disease. It allows crops to be grown in drier climates. It allows crops to survive without fertilization. It allows crops to survive in areas with fewer seasons.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Researchers breed plants to produce crops that have helpful traits. One of these traits is the ability to grow where there is little moisture. How would this trait most likely benefit farmers?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- It allows crops to be unaffected by disease.
- It allows crops to be grown in drier climates.
- It allows crops to survive without fertilization.
- It allows crops to survive in areas with fewer seasons.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

It allows crops to be grown in drier climates.