Question

hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance. they have been hand - pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types. these plants are usually grown in a monocultural environment and are cultivated for mass production and sale. they must be sturdy to withstand mechanical picking and cross - country shipping. they do not produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers. unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again. which statement can be removed and not affect the excerpts reliability? they do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers. unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again. they have been hand - pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types.

Explanation:

The passage discusses characteristics of hybrid seeds such as being deliberately cross - bred, often sterile, and not producing the same plant again if seed is saved. It contrasts them with heirloom seeds in terms of quality, taste, and appeal to shoppers. The key point for reliability is that hybrid seeds, if saved, won't yield the same plant again.

Answer:

Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.