Question

what role does maintaining plant health play in integrated pest management? healthy plants are more resistant to pests. it increases the need for chemical pesticides. it has no impact on pest resistance.

Explanation:

In Integrated Pest Management, maintaining plant health is crucial because healthy plants have better natural defenses. They are more resistant to pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. The option "It increases the need for chemical pesticides" is incorrect as healthy plants should decrease pesticide use. The option "It has no impact on pest resistance" is also incorrect as plant health directly affects pest resistance.

Answer:

A. Healthy plants are more resistant to pests. (Assuming the first option is labeled A; if the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the content, the correct statement is "Healthy plants are more resistant to pests.")