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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Selection of Parent Plants**: The process begins with the selection of normal, stable plants that exhibit desirable traits. These plants should ideally be free from diseases and have good growth characteristics. *Hint: Think about what traits would be beneficial for a crop to have.* 2. **Insertion of Desirable Traits**: The seeds of these selected plants are then modified to include desirable traits. These traits may include characteristics such as disease resistance, high yield, and faster growth rates. ...
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