What hypothesis were the researchers testing in this study? Sugar beet seedlings have a lower rate of fungal infection in disease-suppressive soils.

The ability of soils to suppress diseases are due to microorganisms in the soil.

Explanation:

In the hypothesis above, the soil treatment was put into consideration, i.e the properties in the soil that aids it in suppressing diseases. The percentage of sugar beet seedings that had fungal infection was also considered.

the most likely outcome of fewer loon territories is that hawks would increase in proportion because the benefit of victory would be greater. hawks and loons are natural rivals of resources and victories in the game, since the lakes drying up affected the loons, the hawks would be benefited from the drought.