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Which long-term outcome occurred from repeated maize monoculture in Tehuacan Valley?

A)Increased genetic diversity of maize
B)Decline in soil organic matter
C)Enhanced nitrogen fixation in soils
D)Improved resistance to pest infestations

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Reduced biodiversity occurred because continuous cropping without crop rotation accelerates soil nutrient depletion via nutrient uptake, thus reducing soil organic matter; therefore, overall soil fertility decreased, rather than improvements in other soil biome functions.

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