Certified Crop Advisor Practice Exam

Identity preserved crops are kept __________ from other varieties of the same crop.

1. Mixed

2. Separate

3. In close contact

4. Field merged

The correct answer is: Separate

Identity preserved crops are maintained separate from other varieties of the same crop to ensure that their unique characteristics and traits are not altered by cross-contamination or mixing with other types. This practice is especially important in agricultural systems that require specific genetic traits for branding, certified seed production, or customer specifications. Maintaining separation helps preserve the integrity and purity of the crop, allowing producers to meet market demands or compliance requirements effectively. In contrast, mixing or keeping the crops in close contact would risk the introduction of unwanted traits, thereby undermining the purpose of identity preservation, which is to provide a guaranteed product that reliably meets quality and genetic specifications.