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 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. which statement can be removed and not affect the excerpt’s reliability?

The statement that can be removed is that unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.  Hybrid seeds are normally cross pollinated and obtained. They are often sterile but produce large healthy plant with edible parts. They are normally grown in a monocultural environment. Hybrids show better yield and disease resistance. All hybrid seeds stored and son will produce similar plants. It is due to the cross between two inbred strains.  

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scientific consensus is : a general agreement among scientists about a scientific idea.

even though consensus implied general agreement, it doesn't mean unanimity. for example, scientists generally agree that meteor caused dinosaur's extinction. though this may not be proven yet, but it considered a consensus.

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