Write three advantages of crops growing in shorter duration of time compared to those growing in longer duration of time.

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(N/A) The advantages of crops with a shorter duration are as follows:
$1$. It allows for multiple rounds of cropping in a single year,increasing total productivity.
$2$. It reduces the cost of production as the crop requires less time for irrigation,fertilizers,and labor.
$3$. It reduces the risk of crop loss due to pests,diseases,or unpredictable weather conditions during the growth period.
$4$. It provides more economic variety for farmers to choose from.

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