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Traditional plant breeding methods involve the use of whatever genetic variation exists in a crop, so the search for new breeding possibilities involves looking for out-of-the-ordinary alleles in seed banks or far-flung locations. The technology used has generally existed for a very long time. Genetic engineering involves the use of relatively new technologies for adding genes from any (including non-plant) source to improve plants. It is more technology-intensive but opens up vast possibilities not available via conventional breeding.
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This question is asking for an analytical summary of Concept 38.3 in which you summarize the traditional and modern methods of improving crops.
