Across
- 1. The firm invested heavily in research to create disease-resistant crops.
- 6. The new grain provided more vitamins and minerals than the traditional variety.
- 8. The farmer spread a mixture to enrich the soil and boost harvest yields.
- 9. intolerance The crop failed quickly when the rains did not come.
- 10. Scientists altered the plant’s genetic makeup so it could survive in harsher climates.
Down
- 2. Farmers sprayed a substance to stop invasive plants from choking their crops.
- 3. The snack contained a protein that caused rashes in sensitive individuals.
- 4. The orchard was treated with a substance to prevent insects from damaging the fruit.
- 5. Children in the village grew weak because their meals lacked essential vitamins.
- 7. The government introduced strict rules to ensure food safety standards were met.