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  • By-product
    A secondary product made in the manufacture of something else.
  • Quarantine
    A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
  • Atmosphere
    The layer of gases surrounding the Earth; often used to refer to environmental conditions.
  • Fungus
    A group of organisms, including yeasts and molds, that can cause diseases in plants and animals.
  • Harvested
    Gathered crops or plants when they are ripe.
  • Ethanol
    A type of alcohol used as a fuel or in fuel mixtures like E-10 and E-15.
  • Benefit
    An advantage or positive outcome.
  • Genetic traits
    Inherited characteristics determined by genes, often used in the context of breeding plants or animals.
  • Drawback
    A disadvantage or negative aspect.
  • Epidemic
    A widespread occurrence of a particular disease in a community or area.
  • Distillation
    The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
  • Renewable
    A resource or energy source that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind power
  • Infrastructure
    The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise
  • Alternative
    A substitute or replacement option.
  • Monoculture
    The cultivation of a single crop in a given area, which can increase vulnerability to diseases.
  • Non- renewable
    A resource that cannot be replenished once it is used, such as petroleum or coal.
  • Windbreak
    A row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind speed and protect crops.
  • Compression
    The act of reducing the volume of a substance, such as gas, by applying pressure.
  • Defoliation
    The loss of leaves from a plant, often due to disease or environmental factors.
  • Extraction
    The process of removing or obtaining something from a source, such as oil or gas from the earth.
  • Fungicide
    A chemical substance used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi.
  • Dispersal
    The act of spreading something widely, such as spores by wind or rain.
  • Rust
    A type of plant disease caused by fungi, characterized by reddish or yellowish spots on leaves.
  • Emissions
    The release of substances, such as gases or fumes, into the environment, particularly from vehicles or factories.
  • Sustainability
    The ability to maintain or support a process or system over time without depletion of resources.
  • Blending
    The process of mixing different substances, such as ethanol and petroleum, to create a new product.
  • Transportable
    Capable of being moved or carried from one place to another.
  • Perennial
    Lasting or existing for a long time; in plants, it refers to those that live for multiple seasons.
  • Processing
    The series of actions taken to convert raw materials into a finished product.
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