Question

what role does maintaining plant health play in integrated pest management? it increases the need for chemical pesticides. healthy plants are more resistant to pests. it has no impact on pest resistance. it makes plants more attractive to pests.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "It increases the need for chemical pesticides" is incorrect. Maintaining plant health should reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, not increase it.
• "Healthy plants are more resistant to pests" is correct. Healthy plants have stronger defenses (e.g., better physiological condition, stronger cell structures) that make them less susceptible to pest infestations, which is a key aspect of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as IPM aims to use non - chemical methods (like promoting plant health) to manage pests.
• "It has no impact on pest resistance" is incorrect. Plant health directly affects how well a plant can fend off pests.
• "It makes plants more attractive to pests" is incorrect. Unhealthy plants are more likely to be attractive to pests as they are weaker and easier targets.

Answer:

B. Healthy plants are more resistant to pests.